How do you manage depression during cancer treatment?

Thank you for sharing something so personal and important with the community. Depression during cancer treatment is indeed very common, and reaching out for support shows real strength. Many community members have found that a combination of professional mental health support, peer connections like this one, and working closely with their medical team helps create a foundation for managing both the physical and emotional challenges. Your questions will likely resonate with many others here who understand this journey, and sharing experiences about what mental health resources have been most helpful can benefit everyone in the community.

I did suffer with depression during my treatment and requested anti-depressants as they had worked for me before. I also saw a therapist who worked with cancer patients and together we built a “tool box” of things I could do- journaling, getting out of the house each day for a bit, listing gratitudes (which is hard but helpful). I also joined a cancer support group. That was 81/2 years ago. My cancer just returned and with it a lot of anger and depression. I still am on the anti-depressants (I suffer from clinical depression anyway) and just started seeing another therapist who works with cancer patients. The most important thing is to be kind to yourself (which I have to remind myself everyday!!”). Good luck!!

Thank you