Ah, gotta love ‘em – the post-chemo jitters, which I’m pretty sure are chemo-induced.
I have them for the first several days after every treatment.
They are the worst after the carboplatin/Gemzar cocktail, but the Gemzar by itself sets them off, too.
Since I’m already prone to anxiety (can you say PTSD?), I find this jumpiness extra disconcerting. I find it hard to concentrate on much of anything, especially reading. I’ve been watching a lot of TV, although I have been getting bored with it.
Fortunately, the jitters are fading a bit today, and I think I’ll feel even better tomorrow.
I have one more cycle (i.e., two more treatments) of chemo to go! I’m looking forward to getting back to a normal routine, such as going back to work and attending church more regularly. Of course, I’m also worried about my PTSD reemerging (the other type of post-chemo jitters), but this time I know that this type of reaction is both possible and normal, and I have supports in place to deal with it.
