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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

matty1878 said:
My dog of 12 n half years I've just been told he's got aggressive cancer doesn't have long. I'm utterly utterly devastated, he's on steroids and pain relief for now.

Been crying and a wreck all day.
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Sorry to hear that mate, take it you are referring to the dog in your profile pic?

Enjoy the remaining time with him, and just remember the good times you've had....
 
matty1878 said:
My dog of 12 n half years I've just been told he's got aggressive cancer doesn't have long. I'm utterly utterly devastated, he's on steroids and pain relief for now.

Been crying and a wreck all day.
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Do you know what mate,they never cease to surprise you dogs,although his prognosis is awful,I've known of dogs only given weeks to live,and one of them three years later looks as fit as a flea and is down on the beach every day on his walk!!Don't give up on him pal,he'd never give up on you,and as has been said treasure every day you have with him,"if" the worst happens,in my experience,he'll make the decision for you,but for now keep positive:)
 
matty1878 said:
My dog of 12 n half years I've just been told he's got aggressive cancer doesn't have long. I'm utterly utterly devastated, he's on steroids and pain relief for now.

Been crying and a wreck all day.
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Mate I am so so sorry. I know how much a dog,your dog will mean to you. I'd take my dog over 90% of my circle of associates. I know how painful that is x
 

Dario Terracotta said:
Do you know what mate,they never cease to surprise you dogs,although his prognosis is awful,I've known of dogs only given weeks to live,and one of them three years later looks as fit as a flea and is down on the beach every day on his walk!!Don't give up on him pal,he'd never give up on you,and as has been said treasure every day you have with him,"if" the worst happens,in my experience,he'll make the decision for you,but for now keep positive:)
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I'm spending every minute I can with him mate. Il do my best I can to make him comfortable.
 
matty1878 said:
My dog of 12 n half years I've just been told he's got aggressive cancer doesn't have long. I'm utterly utterly devastated, he's on steroids and pain relief for now.

Been crying and a wreck all day.
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I'm truly saddened to hear that mate and feel your pain. I adore all dogs and have been blessed with some of the very best of them. They are, each and every one of them, unique, in their own special way.

We have a lovely little lady at present, got her from a rescue centre and she is just the most cutest, lovable little rascal.
Previous to that, I had the tamest, most gorgeous sheltie for 14 years. Lost her at Christmas 5 years ago, she had just become too old and frail and was quite sick at the end. I have photos all over the house of her, and remember her always.

Just spend as much time as possible with him. Anything will be ok for him when you are there.
 

wbn61 said:
Feel like updating today sorry. Been up and down since I came out of the hospice but last few days havn't been to bad, trying steroids again and think that has upped my appetite and I havn't been sick for a few days now. Last night we managed to go out for a meal, one of those Chinese all you can eat buffets and I managed to stuff myself lol and I even had 1/2 pint bitter. No effect when I got home and had an early night. Slept ok for a few hours but when I woke up my arm was hurting where the needle from my driver was in, not unusual but made it hard to get back to sleep so I got up. As usual I started coughing and (hope I don't offend here) as usual started spitting what I cough up into a bucket I use for that purpose. It was a bout 7am so still a bit dark but I thought my spit looked darker than usual, I placed my hand in the stream and noticed it was red I managed to reach the toilet and it was pouring out blood. I must admit I panicked a little bit but by the time I got downstairs it had eased and after a few more spits it was clear. The only worry is that blood is one of the indicators that things are getting nearer but not a given. The district nurse is due in a hour or so, so I will explain to her and take things from there.
sorry to say all that stuff but I needed to get it off my chest (no pun intended lol). I will say I feel ok, no different to other days.
take care all and hope you are ok.
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This might be a stupid idea/suggestion/question but do you take something like clonazepam. This is an anti epileptic. It reduces your sensitivity to external impulses; like the needle in your arm, pain of the nerves, tinnitus... . It doesn't effect your presence of mind, it just numbs some impulses. Makes you a bit sleepy. So maybe you would be able to sleep better etc... It also helps against anxiety, panic attacks, excessive worrying...

I heard this once from a friend of mine, after I asked her something about baxters. She works as a doctor/university researcher at a palliative care department. Apparently they use this medicine a lot.

I apologize if this was a stupid suggestion, but I thought that maybe this could ease your life a bit. Have a good weekend. If you have a beer I would suggest Westvleteren, my personal favorite.
 
Armel said:
This might be a stupid idea/suggestion/question but do you take something like clonazepam. This is an anti epileptic. It reduces your sensitivity to external impulses; like the needle in your arm, pain of the nerves, tinnitus... . It doesn't effect your presence of mind, it just numbs some impulses. Makes you a bit sleepy. So maybe you would be able to sleep better etc... It also helps against anxiety, panic attacks, excessive worrying...

I heard this once from a friend of mine, after I asked her something about baxters. She works as a doctor/university researcher at a palliative care department. Apparently they use this medicine a lot.

I apologize if this was a stupid suggestion, but I thought that maybe this could ease your life a bit. Have a good weekend. If you have a beer I would suggest Westvleteren, my personal favorite.
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thank you for your suggestion, but everything is taken care of by the doctor, nurses and the hospice. the only thing they can't control is stress, and the only way I can relieve that is by getting rid of my family lol. bloody kids, even when they're adults they still a pain in the ass.
might have a beer watching the match today but i'll stick to my trusty bitter and maybe i'll order a curry if they are open.
hope your day goes well, take care.
 
matty1878 said:
Thanx for the replys guys.
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sorry I am so late in my post to you. it was bad enough when I had to have 2 of our cats put down it was heart wrenching, I don't know how i'd cope if I lost our dog. he hasn't been the same since I was diagnosed and we are sure he knows. its hard to put it all down in words how we feel about our dogs but those that know need no explanation. take care
 

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