Coping with Emotions After Melanoma Treatment

Hi Marnie, Everything you are saying is 💯 relatable! Just know that we are very well aware of the fact that none of this is easy, no matter what anyone may say. However, I found that venting here has assisted a tad. Days will come with struggles. The worry may always be with you. Sometimes you don't want anyone around you. You will feel that you are not the same person or look the same. It's an extreme emotionally, psychologically, and physically intense roller coaster. All I can tell you is that at some point, at your own pace, you will feel better. That has been my personal experience. Also, if you feel you need someone else to speak to, find a third party to do so. Your team could assist you as well. I did that and it did help. Again, everyone is different. Best to you🩷💕

Hi Marnie I'm sorry to hear about what you are going through, I can relate I don't have melanoma but I do have squamous cell carcinoma. I recently had the top of my head basically scalped. There are days when I think to myself, is this going to come back and is this my new life. I've had it removed from a few places on my body, but my scalp was the worst ever! A lot of people say oh it's just skin cancer, but your skin is the largest organ on your body. that doesn't change the way you feel inside about your diagnosis. It is so scary. So I am venting here as well. You Are Not Alone! And I thank you for sharing, it gives me some camaraderie even if I don't know these people personally, I feel connected.

Hi Marnie. I feel the same way. I had surgery to remove and reconstruct part of my tongue. I was very self conscious about talking

Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable and honest experience about navigating the emotional side of cancer treatment. The feelings described here - the ups and downs, the changes in self-image, and that constant underlying worry - resonate with so many others in this community who have walked similar paths. Finding small ways to care for yourself, like doing your hair or staying busy with cleaning, shows real strength even when loving yourself feels difficult. This emotional journey is just as real and important as the physical healing, and reaching out here shows courage in seeking connection during a challenging time.