Depression
Two weeks ago, one year on from diagnosis I got the all clear as did my mother. I was very relieved all round as I wasn’t sure I could deal another year like the one I had been through. Instead of feeling happy with the outcome for some weird reason I’m feeling really down. I’ve had counseling over the last year to deal with the cancer trauma but I never felt depressed or down although I had every other emotion under the sun. I’ve managed to recover physically and I exercise regularly, go to work, eat well , sleep well etc. I don’t really understand why I’m not jumping for joy and feel so miserable and wonder if anyone has some had a similar experience or any suggestions ?
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you could also give the helpline a call.... helpline on 1800 500 258 and speak with one of the cancer nurses or breast care nurse.
It can be really helpful to talk about what is going on for you.
you are doing so many positive things working exercising eating well and sleeping well.
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Soldier crab
I hope it makes you feel a little better to know that some of us feel flat, let down and wondering who the, what the, how did that happen! We have been on the merry-go-round, or roller coaster for so long, lots of appointments, treatments and all of a sudden we are given freedom and we should be jumping for joy but we have spent all that time, doing what we can to improve our well being that we need to take time out to have a look back, a bit of a sulk and start to let go and enjoy!
I have found that BC keeps giving, it has been nearly 3 years for me and at present I am in a lull with lots of appointments and I had said I wouldn't come on here much and comment as I felt I couldn't support anyone at present but I read your post and thought someone needs a reassuring virtual hug to know that those feelings are normal and eventually the rays of sunshine will warm your body as you head off on your bike somewhere for a ride knowing it's not off to a medical appointment.
I love music and that helps me, I hope you find something to reinvigorate yourself!
Take care
My life had been out of balance for so long that I needed to find what actually made me feel good again. I had put myself under pressure without really meaning too, getting back to ‘normal’. But I needed to find what gave me that happy feeling and do more of it. Yes @iserbrown music is one of my feed the soul things too!
lyn
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Soldier Crab
Glad you made contact and I know they would of given you some great advice and resources available to you to help you get over this hurdle.
Come back in and let us know how you are smashing those goals
solidercrab