Doc and I

Many of you know I had a checkup last week with my primary physician. Her and I have an excellent relationship, and I trust her fully. With all that’s been going on over the past few years and especially this past year, we talked mental health.

Two months of what can be best described as ‘no contact‘ with neither urology and oncology (September and October) she was concerned about any anxieties I may be suffering. I was finally able to see them last month. Then began hormonal therapy for the cancer that survived 2023’s radiation therapy after months of waiting.

We all knew the disease was present because of the various tests that were ran. But everything stopped during those two months. To say I was anxiety ridden is putting it lightly. Words of anger, frustration and simply pissed off were more fitting.

After a heartfelt conversation, my primary and I agreed for me to start taking Escitalopram, which is used to treat anxieties in adults.

Why am I putting this out here? Because I refuse to hide the truth to anyone suffering, grieving or facing the same issues as I am. Handling your mental health properly, is as important as the treatment itself.

Wishing all of you a Very Merry Christmas! And please make sure to stop in for my Christmas Day ‘Meet Me‘ with someone special. Plus, don’t forget about my New Years Day Friend Awards article where I toast some that have made 2025 bearable,

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