Emotional Guidance
Hello 👋 I was just diagnosed two weeks ago with HER2 Positive BC. I’m 36 yrs old with two young children and a wonderful husband. I’m struggling with the mental, emotional side of it all and won...
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I am so sorry to see you joining us here, Rose1988 .... Your breast cancer diagnosis has been a real shock to you & the emotions you are feeling are pretty well what many of us feel ... as this diagnosis actually mucks with your brain even more than our body 😟
I'd suggest you have a listen to the Charlotte Tottman podcasts ..... she is an experienced breast cancer counsellor who was diagnosed herself, having a double mastectomy and choosing to remain flat. Her own reaction to her diagnosis surprised her, as it was not what she'd expected, having counselled so many newly diagnosed women in previous years - she is VERY easy to listen to & I am sure that. you'll get a lot out of the podcasts. (Start with Season 1 - it takes you thru her own diagnosis story.) http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html
Are you able to talk to your husband about your feelings? He will probably be picking up on your distress ....
Trying to keep as busy as you can just now, doing things that you love doing - is how I got thru the early days of diagnosis ....
Have you been assigned a Breast Care Nurse yet? Chatting with them may also help - or maybe contact your GP for a referral to see a counsellor xx
Being a public holiday today, our helpline isn't open today - but they WILL be available to chat with you tomorrow, if you ring 1800 500 258 (in business hours.). I would urge you to give them a call.
Take care, you are not alone & we are here to help you get thru these scary early days - let us know how you are going xx