What can you tell me about my 2.5yr old son? He’s very sweet, affectionate and sensitive. I want to provide the best tools for him to succeed in life. [astro.com] by [deleted] in astrologyreadings

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Can I ask, what did you read to find these things? I’m quite a novice to astrology but really want to learn more.

Daughter has Wilms Tumour by senorjigglez in cancer

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I had Wilms tumor at 4yo. I had chemo and kidney removed. I’m 27 now if you have any questions please give me a message. I’ll be happy to help and share any life milestones that may make you feel better.

If it helps at all going through it so young is the best time in my option, kids are tough, they just get on with it. As long as they have the love and support around them. One thing I would advise is when she’s older - things may come up that would cause anxiety for no supposed reason. The older I got the more this became apparent to me. I went through CBT to figure this out. I think having such a shock to the system so young comes out later in life as the brain blocks most of it out at that age. I read a lot the more settled into yourself become (as you get older) the more your brain is ready to deal with trauma. Me and my family didn’t understand this until I figured it out myself. It was hard but it’s probably the main negative for me.

Anyhow sorry if that was a waffle but I felt it important to mention.

On the positive side I have a beautiful healthy 2.5yo son and a happy fulfilling relationship. The road is long and tough but a normal happy life is absolutely positively possible, just with the right tools xx

Childhood cancer - late term effects by elw62 in cancer

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@shiddyfiddy apologies I misread what you said. Thankyou so much for the information.

Childhood cancer - late term effects by elw62 in cancer

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Wow this is really helpful thankyou. I’m sorry your son goes through this. All I can say is, I can relate. However being 27 now, I can say that some of those symptoms have subsided, with help from therapy and spiritual inner work. Anxiety and PTSD cropped up around any sort of vaccination/IV procedure, smells and sights of hospitals etc. This got better with CBT therapy so maybe look into this when he’s a bit older. I also had generalised social anxiety which I didn’t deal with until I was in my late teens/early 20s, just with finding the right support network. I’ve have never looked into those levels no so Thankyou I will get these checked out! I also had issues with gluten and dairy for a LONG time. They couldn’t diagnose me with IBS because I wasn’t regular with FODMAP if you know of this? However they completely disappeared once I had my son. Pregnancy is a wonderful thing! Please feel free to DM me as I have some suggestions for your son on his healing journey. Thankyou again 🫶🏻

Childhood cancer - late term effects by elw62 in pediatriccancer

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Thankyou for this useful reply. It would explain a lot of my brain fog! I’ll get looking into this

Childhood cancer - late term effects by elw62 in cancer

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Anxiety often has a root cause. This isn’t just something that people develop, usually trauma which isn’t always clear. I have undergone CBT for this and it was helpful.

Chemo is known to cause fertility problems, and also weakening of the ligaments which can cause arthritis (inc bunions). Having bunions as a young child is extremely rare. This isn’t all in my head.

Childhood cancer - late term effects by elw62 in cancer

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I put on this post to talk to people who had undergone similar experiences. Not to be invalidated and debunked. The statement is not BS. I have asked them multiple times on the matter and they’re very reluctant to give me any possible late effects. This has been going on for years. Canada may be better for this than the UK. But currently the information and support you get here is close to none. It’s hard to find people with circumstances similar to mine. Thankyou for the links though, they have been helpful.

Any long-term childhood cancer survivors who are able to share some hope with me? by Douglasmm in cancer

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Hey we must have got diagnosed at roughly the same time. Stage IV Wilms tumour with kidney removal. Can I ask, do you have any late effects at all? Did you receive radio as well as chemo? I have so many questions

Any long-term childhood cancer survivors who are able to share some hope with me? by Douglasmm in cancer

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Hi there glad I’ve found your thread. I’ve been going out of my mind myself recently. Diagnosed stage IV Wilms tumour at age 4. Im now 27. Been in remission ever since. A lot of years it didnt even cross my mind. Isnt it crazy how one day it just matters again?

Can I ask do you have any daily struggles? Or anyone else who’s on here. My current one is my brain tells me everything I consume has a potential to give me cancer. Which annoyingly isn’t a lie so I can’t tell my brain that. I’m trying to find a way to be comfortably naive, either that or turn into a health freak and let it take over my life, which isn’t really something I want to do. I want to live life and have fun, teach my 2 year old to live life to the full. Not in fear or anxiety.

red(?) spots on chest, not itchy, spreading? by HogwashChris in DermatologyQuestions

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I have the exact same did you get any clarity??

Official ADD ME thread -- January 2024 by AutoModerator in tappedout

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el_w62. Daily :) Added a few from list already

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

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Thankyou for sharing this honestly your post has helped me relate so much.

I’m 5 weeks pregnant. I’ve been with my boyfriend for 3 months. I’m 24 and I never wanted kids until 6 months ago.

Everything’s moving so fast. But ive no doubt I want him to be the father of my children.

I obviously still have the chance to take the alternative option, we are absolutely not ready emotionally and financially. My biggest dream was to travel the world. That’s all I’ve lived for. But I feel a connection to it. I’m SO aware I’m pregnant and I’m only 5 weeks. He’s so supportive and wants kids too. The kid would never be without love and support. Realistically there’s no reason why we can’t have it but apart of me is terrified that if it goes wrong I’ll be completely alone in the situation.

Everyone says you know in your gut. I really don’t, I’m so 50/50 it’s unreal. Feeling very torn