[whataraindyday]

Hey...
Since over half a year I suffer from DP/DR, anxiety,panic... If this and my fear of developing schizophrenia wouldn't be enough, my mum told me yesterday that she has ovary cancer. I don't want anymore... I'm only 16 and I can't lose her! My DP/dR got stronger and I have constant fear and thoughts that she'll die. I only could cry... What should I do?
I know cancer is not DP/DR but does anyone know how much chanes there are of surviving it and getting healthy again?
I'm so scared!!!

 

[Phantasm]

I'm so sorry for what you and your mum are going through. I wish I had the answers, but I don't know. It must be scary. I guess you just have to take things one step at a time, Try not to panic, just deal with one thing at a time.

 

[Phantasm]

Can you ask the doctors for more information?

 

[Al_pk]

Hey,

Unfortunately there's no one on here who can answer that in good conscience because only your mums consultant has that knowledge.

But I fully sympathise. When I was 16 i was dpd and my father got Alzheimer's, then cancer, then my mum got breast cancer. My mum survived but my father didn't. I helped myself by intellectualising the conditions, finding out what i could about the prognosis but... well a big part was accepting that death is a part of life. Its a harsh lesson so young but we all must come to terms with it sooner or later.

I didnt do so well... my unhappiness at my fathers death sent me into a spiral of drink and drugs. All i can say is be strong, be who you were meant to be and cry as much as you need. Whatever happens it will actually be fine in the end

 

[Phantasm]

Hey, it might be okay, hopefully she'll be around a long time yet. My mum had multiple sclerosis, so I feel you.

The important thing is to know that none of this is your fault, it's just that these things happen. You can only do your best and that's all you need do.

 

[James_80]

Really sorry to hear that. It will be a terrible shock to yourself so don't be hard on yourself, you're bound to feel all over the place. I guess no one on here can give advice specifically about your Mum's illness. All I can say is take it one day at a time and be as loving to your Mum as possible, which I'm sure you will try to be. We're here for you on here if you want to talk.

 

[joelynnpamplin]

Before worrying and shedding tears, you should take additional tests to see if the ovaries and malignant tumors can be removed. A woman doesn't need to undergo chemotherapy or die from such a disease. Now cancer is being treated, and organs like ovaries, uterus, and breast can be removed without recurrence. My mom went through this and had ct26 cells checked for growth and viscosity. So there is a way out if the cancer was found not too long ago. Buying time in such a fight is more important than dealing with it.

 

[rodneyvtucker]

Can you please update the outcome? thank you

 

[Dragoon909]

Hey...
Since over half a year I suffer from DP/DR, anxiety,panic... If this and my fear of developing schizophrenia wouldn't be enough, my mum told me yesterday that she has ovary cancer. I don't want anymore... I'm only 16 and I can't lose her! My DP/dR got stronger and I have constant fear and thoughts that she'll die. I only could cry... What should I do?
I know cancer is not DP/DR but does anyone know how much chanes there are of surviving it and getting healthy again?
I'm so scared!!!

I'm very sorry to hear this about your mother. It's really an unfair situation.

I'm no psychiatrist or doctor, so I'm not dx when I say this: it's more than likely the stress of dealing with the situation that's intensified the dr.
I know it's harder said than done, but try to remain calm and be there for your mother.

I hope she gets better and recovers along with yourself.

💗

 

[rodneyvtucker]

This is such a heart-breaking news. Hoping for a speedy recovery.