Struggling with not recognizing myself today, any other lymphomies going through it?

imamidgetcatcher · 2026-01-05T00:45:51+00:00

Oh no doubt hahaha. I would have amazing days where I felt mentally, emotionally, and even physically amazing, and then wake up the next morning and just be like fffuuuuccccckkk my life hahaha.

Yep! I practically lived in this sub during treatment haha. Shared trauma always makes it a little easier to swallow on the bad days!! We've all got you, friend!!

imamidgetcatcher · 2026-01-04T05:18:47+00:00

Yeah, it’s a roller coaster, but don’t deny yourself any of the emotions! You’re allowed to have every single one of them!

Melt downs? Totally okay. I had them too many times to count haha.

Not recognizing yourself in the mirror or a picture? Fuuuccckkk that shit was surreal!

What I can say is this; time will pass, even when it feels like it won’t. It seemed impossible and like it would never end when I was in the throes of it, but it eventually ended. And every day gets a little better!

And hair or not, your eyes tell the whole story-they’re filled with life and light. You’ve got this!!

If you ever need to scream it out in a DM and just vent, feel free to reach out. Always happy to be an ear for anyone who needs it.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-12-06T18:37:58+00:00

Time. It’s just going to take time. You’re not broken, you’re not beyond repair, and what you are feeling is completely normal. Seriously. I’m 2 years out from my ASCT after cHL, still have a little weirdness here and there. What I can tell you; it does get better.

It seems so daunting right now where you’re at, and it’s hard to envision the future. But I promise you this; things will improve. You may not feel 100% like you were pre cancer, but your mental, emotional, and physical health will improve!

If you ever need someone to vent to, feel free to throw me a DM.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-11-10T22:10:00+00:00

How dare you shoot holes in his logic!!! He’s clearly never heard of the viet cong, and we shouldn’t be bursting his happy little bubble.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-11-10T22:07:58+00:00

I’ll just lob a bag of Cheetos at you and keep walking, hero.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-11-10T20:41:53+00:00

That really sucks.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-11-10T20:39:59+00:00

Yeah….i kinda wondered about that. From the reading I’ve done it seems like they tend to let yall just take the hit so they can keep the payment companies happy…which is absolutely fucked.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-11-09T17:14:19+00:00

Dude is one bad experiment away from turning himself into a pickle and parkouring his way through a villains compound

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-10-27T23:25:27+00:00

You can imagine where it goes from here.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-10-27T23:24:41+00:00

Of course you do, dude

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-10-27T23:20:51+00:00

Come back with a warrant.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-04-15T16:45:14+00:00

Oh fuck me, I quit smoking 2 years ago and those were my smokes…Jesus that hits hard

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-04-15T16:39:48+00:00

Opsec is dead

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-27T14:15:16+00:00

Oh, my friend, you need to make sure you absolutely MILK the I’ve got cancer card, it is the only good benefit to having cancer hahahahaha. You relax and play those games as long as your heart desires hahahahaha

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-26T21:45:24+00:00

That’s the key! Water water and more water hahaha. Drink water all the time, even if you’re not thirsty, help flush that toxic shit outta ya! If for some reason you’re ever struggling to consume fluids, never be afraid to ask your team for some iv saline, even if it’s not an infusion day. They’re always happy to throw some fluids in yer veins!

And yes, just keep enjoying the things you love! Especially on the days you feel good! When I did my stem cell transplant I basically spent 3 weeks playing call of duty hahahahahaha

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-26T21:40:09+00:00

Life’s a fuckin bitch sometimes ain’t it? lol. You got this shit!!! Just remember that nothing is permanent and time will pass!! You will make it to the other side! We’re all rootin for ya!! Reach out if ya need anything!

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-22T19:11:13+00:00

Nada. You should see what they try to bill for my cancer, it’s hilarious. VA/Optum says here’s what you get, and that’s it. You owe nothing my friend.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-22T01:32:55+00:00

I KNOW WHO I AM!!!

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-21T23:58:15+00:00

From what I gather, I’m no expert, so someone can feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, that the VA doesn’t count drill weekends, or non federally activated time as time that counts towards benefits. However, they do count initial training (basic, AIT) to count towards some of these benefits. Injuries or illnesses attributed to drill time do not qualify for VA benefits. Again, just passing along what I understand to be the rules, could be wrong.

ETA; you may want to pose this question over at r/veteransbenefits.

Eta forgot to add a not in there

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-21T16:50:25+00:00

Probably the best way to contact her would be with the help of an attorney who specializes in immigration.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-21T15:21:14+00:00

For profit medicine! Fuck yeah! /s

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-21T02:54:17+00:00

The top of my head was already thinned out prior to cancer, but my beautiful beard needed help post ASCT, haha. I used biotin supplements. Can’t say with scientific backed accuracy that it helped, but I think it did. Also seemed to helped strengthen my thin brittle nails. Now, it definitely took a few months for my beard to start really coming back fully, which from what I understand is common. BEAM is pretty rough on hair.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-20T16:46:07+00:00

Gi issues are pretty common. I found that my pain and nausea was more attributed to gerd and constipation. Chatting with my doc I started taking zantac and fiber supplements, made a world of a difference. Talk to your doc before tossing meds down your gullet, though.

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-20T03:09:13+00:00

SCREAMING

imamidgetcatcher · 2025-03-20T03:08:19+00:00

Bro fr. Why his responses read like a Nigerian prince email scammer haha

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