Family & Friends of Cancer Patients Support Group

Please speak to someone about how you feel. If you haven't got anyone in your circle of family and friends to support you, there is a list of crisis resources here: http://www.dailystrength.org/help/c... or you can speak to your family doctor.

Think how your friend would feel if she knew you weren't eating because of her...or how you might feel if you were the sick one. Would you want your friend to be so anxious about you she did not eat and made herself ill? I think she would have wanted you to try and be happy and move on with your life and you would want the same for her if the situation was reversed. Try to feel that you were lucky to have known her, not everyone has close friends like that.

Would it help to do something in her memory, to celebrate her life? Make a simple donation to a cancer charity, or run a race to raise money if you are sporty, or make something if you are crafty, or name a bench in her favourite spot. You could try and reach out to others in similar situations. Contact cancer charities to find local support groups.

I am always here for you! I know how much it hurts losing someone to cancer...I always feel down around my nana's birthday. I agree with Lizzie, honor your friend. She would want you to take care of yourself. Become active in the medical community. Volunteering your time at a local hospital when you are not working, even if it's just an hour a week, shows how much you care because you are passing on your friend's love to others in need. I hope this helps. I know she is watching over you. You two will meet again! :)

Firstly, please try to eat something x

I know it's hard but time is a great healer, you have certainly come to the right place here.

Life isn't always fun and unfortunately it's a bit of a roller coaster, that's up and down all the time. You have hit a low right now, but please be assured it will pick up very soon, you just have to open up and Take each day at a time.

It's clear that you are a good friend and I'm certain she wouldn't want to see you suffering like this, so look, stay positive, keep your mind busy at work and as the days go by you will feel better.

If you need to chat then PM me, I'm currently battling an illness, but unfortunately my closest friends have left me on my own.

Stay strong and eat something, even if it's small xx

I am new here, and I just wanted to let you know you are not alone. I lost my dad to cancer when I was 20. I thought he would be around for all the big moments in my life, and I miss him every time one of those happy times arrives. I will never not miss him, but the big pain faded away and was replaced by good memories and gratitude for all he did for me that have made my life better all along. You stood by your friend during a lot of illness, but I'd guess you also had a lot of shared wisdom and good times. I hope you are able to treasure those memories, especially when you are reminded of her birthday.