Feeling emotional
Hi, when I was first diagnosed a couple of months ago I went straight into survival mode, very focused on my clients (I work in mental health and disability), my business, and getting the treatment I...
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Getting a BC diagnosis is a really BIG emotional roller coaster, no matter how 'prepared' we think we are. JacquiS xx. And everyone reacts differently .... and all reactions are 100% normal - and emotional distress is right up there at the top. xx
Maybe, give the BCNA Helpline a call tomorrow (as they are off duty on the weekends) ... Mon-Fri, 9-5 for a confidential chat with the Mods xx
1800 500 258
And you might like to listen to Charlotte Tottman's podcasts here:
https://soundcloud.com/bcna
She is a BC Psychologist who was diagnosed herself 5+ years ago. She 'thought she knew' all about it .... but in reality - when it is YOU who is diagnosed, no amount of 'expectation' can equate to what you actually go thru yourself xx
I 'thought' I knew enough about cancer treatment after nursing my husband thru really nasty surgery & chemo 8 years previously ..... but when I was diagnosed myself with BC - it hit me like a sledge hammer to the head! In reality, I knew NOTHING!
Be kind to yourself - give yourself time to heal & reconnect with your 'new self' ... it takes time to come good again xx
Take care & I wish you all the best in your recovery xx