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RockCreek

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4. Radiation is not always easy

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 01:50 PM

Jan 6

I have known people it hit very hard.
And your immune system has been getting hit after hit.
Long term survivor here, btw.
I think what you are experiencing is, unfortunately, normal.
The "bounce back" experiences get over-hyped to a point that it can feel bad if you aren't one of the very lucky ones.

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Anyone struggle to move on? [View all] Laurelin Jan 6 OP

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