How to handle anxiety, stress and depression now that I was diagnosed?

I've gone down this trail before. For me the best remedy for stress anxiety & depression is exercise. Go for a long walk or run if you can. Work your exercise bike, whatever. Do something that gets you into the aerobic zone if you can. My old auntie used to say, "the remedy for depression is cleaning" - houseclean a room or two if you can! That will get your blood flowing and your mind off your problems, at least for a while!

I am so happy you keep say IF YOU CAN. What if you can't do any of those things because of the Illness you have. Not only my Illness but my wife's Illness as well, we are both very sick as hell at the same time. She can't look after me & I try hard to try and look after her the best I can, but been 80 yrs old with Live Cancer it very hard NOT to become depressed. So there you have it, you make it sound so easy because your not 80 yrs old and dyeing from Cancer . >(:0)

@razorsharp, you're right. @johneckenrode11 was wise to add the phrase "if you can". We can only do what we can do within the limits of our condition and health status.

One thing we all can do is to treat each other with respect and kindness on Mayo Clinic Connect.

@razorsharp, it sounds like you and your wife have a very rough row to hoe. Do you have outside help coming in to help with the caregiving or other tasks around the house?

My son found a nursing lot call The Nurse Next Door they are coming to see us today to give a helping hand Lets see what they can do. Thank You & Take Care of your Self

I think you are so very brave..my husband passed with cancer 15 years ago ..I was younger then and able to take care of him.. I've been really sick (gut issues.. nothing like what you all are going thru) and I don't know what I would have done if we'd both been so sick at the same time..your wife is so very blessed to have a fine husband who still wants to take care of her..my David wanted to do the same ..and I was not sick..he was an "old school gentleman"..and a fine husband too.. my heart goes out to you .. he became extremely frustrated with himself not being able to take care of me..it is very hard to not get depressed.. your feelings are valid..and I'm praying for you both!! May the peace of God be with you...do the best you can..I know you are!! (no chin up speech from me).. I feel your frustration..God bless you!!

What we all forget is that big day when you get married
what is it we all say say ( For better or worst ) & when I said it I meant it, that's me. Tomorrow I go in for more treatment them on Thursday I have a Pet Scan again to see if all this treatment has been worth it or not. then I will find out if I continue with it or not . I'm not to concern about the report
because I've had a great life & I'm surprised I've lived as long as I have LOL

Yes and amen!! That's what makes you such a fine husband!! That's the way Dave and I were.. better or worse!! Claiming you're PET scan shows it has all been worth it I n Jesus mighty name!! Have MORE GREAT LIFE WITH YOUR WIFE!! Please let me know.. I will be praying for you!!

I have 2 dogs - pitbulls- who are my documented ESAs. They are sweethearts and help me feel safe. I have ptsd. Recently well last 3 weeks I am outside in the evenings walking. I walk over 3000 steps daily so to be outside in the evening with nature is very therapeutic.

Well you asked me to let you know
We had an Xray done on my Wife back and found out she has a fracture vertebral which the hospital fail to pick up because did not do an Xray on her when they came and picked her up.
Next is my Liver Cancer is on the move again so all the Chemo has NOT stop it, So in plain words it's not good new for me either

Thank you so much for letting me know when you have so very much on your mind..( and shame on the doctors for not diagnosing your wife...you really can't depend on the medical care system anymore..I know) ..I am so sorry to hear your news..(my husband had liver cancer ...) it has been a devastating day for both you and your wife ..in so many ways.. and my heart goes out to you..I really don't know what to say.. except when the doctors can't, Jesus can.. and I will be praying for you both.. may the peace of God be with you ,and around you...hold each other tight and say the things to her I wish I had said to David.. God bless you both..message me anytime you need to talk..