Getting back into regular life, socially

May 29, 2007

Hello everyone, here in Milton, FL. Exactly 90 days ago today I

received my CML diagnosis. Things are going ok. I go back for a CBC visit

That really, really bothered me. But, several of you posted and assured me

that was very normal to roller coasted a bit for the first six months. The

post and personal emails were great and really helped me through what was an

emotional week.

Now, I am trying to re-assimilate back into a routine and lifestyle and it

is a real struggle for me. Work is going pretty well. I am a sales rep, I

had been wanting to cut loose of some territory for a few years, this was a no

brainer for me to do so at this point. I set my own schedule, so that is all

pretty good. But my social life is really hurting. I am 41, married,

Tabitha - 16 happy years, father , -13yr old. We love to outdoor

entertain,

cookouts, lots of outdoor activities, etc. I was used to being the life of

the events. A few weeks ago at a cookout/bonfire at some friends house, I

actually fell asleep in my lawn chair at 8pm. I was always the guy that cooked

the best, drank the most, karaoke'd the loudest, you get the idea. We all

just had so much fun. I am just having so much trouble finding my stride now.

I admit it (at least for me), I find it hard to chill out with a Diet Coke,

while everyone else is having a diet beer.

Anyone else go through this? I would love to hear from anyone with thoughts

on the matter. This is the stuff that the Onc just don't have answers for.

AND, for me, it is part of my life, or at least used to be.

Please feel free to email me direct, if you wish: _Letitbe@..._

(mailto:Letitbe@...)

Flocken

Dx 03/01/07

Gleevec 400mg

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