new member Soccermum1 seeking support
Soccermum1 posted this on the Activity page I have made a new discussion so she will get some replies etc. soccermum1 Hello everyone I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer on about...
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@soccermum1 take a deep breath and then let out a huge primal scream...i had felt like doing that several times in the first 12 months. I was also dealing with my husband's diagnosis of prostate cancer the month before me. The emotional rollercoaster is the hardest aspect to deal with because it just feels never ending. Everything happens so quickly medical wise, decisions to be made, all the information thrown at you and this is while you are feeling pretty shitty. As the others have said, take things one step at a time. If you need help from your kids ask them, don't wait for them to offer and don't feel guilty for asking. And no you are not being too sorry for yourself. Lamenting, ranting about and being just plain angry about what we have lost and what we now have to put up with is something we have all gone through and for some, still going through. Your 'normal' life has just been turned upside down and this 'new normal' has taken over.
It takes time, lots of being kind to yourself and if needed seeing a mental health professional, i know that helped me. Try this...
When things get tough, sit yourself down, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, open your eyes and think of 5 things you can see, hear and touch from where you are sitting. I found this was a very calming activity to do and was one my psychologist taught me.
And you know what? Best of all, you've got us, here on the forum, because we know exactly where you're coming from. So hop on anytime, ask us anything, vent your feelings and know that we'll be there to give you lots of virtual hugs ...here's mine now...HUG!
Cathxx
It takes time, lots of being kind to yourself and if needed seeing a mental health professional, i know that helped me. Try this...
When things get tough, sit yourself down, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, open your eyes and think of 5 things you can see, hear and touch from where you are sitting. I found this was a very calming activity to do and was one my psychologist taught me.
And you know what? Best of all, you've got us, here on the forum, because we know exactly where you're coming from. So hop on anytime, ask us anything, vent your feelings and know that we'll be there to give you lots of virtual hugs ...here's mine now...HUG!
Cathxx