Tired

daikym

Is it just a me thing? I feel since being diagnosed I am 'weary/tired'. At this point I am still working until I find out about treatment/surgery, and then will work out my leave. And I have been getting my ducks in a row. Feels strange from switching from being fine to being diagnosed. Life changes overnight. 

Cath62

Hi @daikym, tiredness is definitely a thing. Sorry you are in this situation. Tired is one of the first signs of cancer. However tiredness also comes when we go through big emotions too. A diagnosis of breast cancer is alotvto process and that is exhausting. Be kind to yourself. Good luck with your treatment. 

Aska

Hi Daikym, definitely not just you! It is a trauma that our brains are trying to deal with.  I currently have fatigue post Radiation. I'm just taking things easy,  and have been fortunate to be able to take sick leave since I was diagnosed before Easter. 

iserbrown

A couple of links from the BCNA website 

It's real for sure and if you're just diagnosed being aware can help you understand and roll with the fatigue 

Take care

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/bcna-resources/podcasts/upfront-about-breast-cancer/episode-34-managing-fatigue/

https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing/fatigue/

daikym

Cath62 said:

Hi @daikym, tiredness is definitely a thing. Sorry you are in this situation. Tired is one of the first signs of cancer. However tiredness also comes when we go through big emotions too. A diagnosis of breast cancer is alotvto process and that is exhausting. Be kind to yourself. Good luck with your treatment. 

Thanks Cath - that does make feel better and worried at the same time. It's such a treadmill isn't it. 

daikym

iserbrown said:

A couple of links from the BCNA website 

It's real for sure and if you're just diagnosed being aware can help you understand and roll with the fatigue 

Take care

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/bcna-resources/podcasts/upfront-about-breast-cancer/episode-34-managing-fatigue/

https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing/fatigue/

Thanks Iserbrown!

arpie

You are not alone, @daikym ..... ever since your lump was identified, you've been on a bit of a treadmill 24/7 - in both waking and sleeping hours, as your brain is racing around, even when your body isn't.   Sadly the treadmill won't stop for a while yet either xx

Your sleep will definitely be affected too & this means you even wake up tired, too 

Just try & keep as busy as you can during the day, doing things you love doing, being as physically active as you can be, to help tire yourself out - which hopefully will help you sleep better ... 

take care & all the best xx

mell45

Hi @daikym , after I was diagnosed I finally understood what people meant by fatigue. It wasn't relieved by rest or sleep. I think it was anxiety, poor sleep, cancer etc etc. Very normal. Wishing you all the best. I see others have given you some resources. Take care.

daikym

iserbrown said:

A couple of links from the BCNA website 

It's real for sure and if you're just diagnosed being aware can help you understand and roll with the fatigue 

Take care

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/bcna-resources/podcasts/upfront-about-breast-cancer/episode-34-managing-fatigue/

https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing/fatigue/

Thanks Iserbrown!

Afraser

There’s a difference between tiredness, fatigue and depression. Tiredness is a fairly predictable result of a whirlwind of tests, changes, just managing it all. Fatigue, often a side effect of chemotherapy, needs some medical attention to try and limit. Depression, not talked about enough, can be the result of anxiety, unresolved problems, facing mortality and needs treatment as soon as possible. A good counsellor can be an important part of a medical team.