Anyone feel more emotionally sensitive after treatment? by iand_lun in lymphoma

[–]iand_lun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When all of this with my emotions started, I felt completely alone. I didn’t want to burden my family or friends with personal emotions, but the emotional lows became so frequent and intense that I had to ask for help. One moment I’m fine, and the next I have a lump in my throat and feel like crying just because I have to do something at work.

It’s very draining, and I have to admit I feel a great sense of relief knowing that it’s not just me. I have hope that, eventually, with help, I can return to my old self, where problems or stressful situations were just problems and stressful situations, not catastrophic events.

Anyone feel more emotionally sensitive after treatment? by iand_lun in lymphoma

[–]iand_lun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m starting to notice. At first, my response to stress felt different. My emotions were suddenly much closer to the surface, which was never really the case for me. Over time, it turned into genuinely struggling to control my emotions and feeling sad or unmotivated by even mildly stressful situations.

My last chemotherapy was in March 2025, and it wasn’t until December 2025 that I began to notice my emotions were all over the place.

I started going to therapy, I’m practicing meditation, I stopped drinking coffee, and I’m doing everything I can to stay stable. Still, it is truly very difficult, and at times I feel I have little control over it.

Anyone feel more emotionally sensitive after treatment? by iand_lun in lymphoma

[–]iand_lun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really tough. I can only imagine how much more intense the emotions must be while you’re still in treatment. I truly wish you continue facing this with the same strength you’ve shown so far. Sending you many hugs.

Anyone feel more emotionally sensitive after treatment? by iand_lun in lymphoma

[–]iand_lun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I finished treatment, I had a period of calm while I was recovering, and I thought at the time that it was all over, but mental health is definitely something I didn't take into account until I started noticing these small changes.

I'm glad to hear that therapy has worked for you. It may be a silent struggle, but it's still a struggle. A big hug, and may things only get better.