lymphodema
Having a shit day , im feeling sorry for my self which i try not to do. Everything is about breast cancer before and during our treatments, yes im cancer free a survivor bloody fantastic done my first...
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Agree a physio that specialises in lymphedema will certainly help! I have a lymphatic drainage massage every now and then and I don't have lymphedema however I do having nagging aches from the muscles and nerves still not settling!
As to a day off and me day, make sure you do just that, dag around in the pyjamas if need be, I know that makes me feel better!
As to the emotional side, well that just takes time and you need to allow time, how much time? Who knows as we are all different and there is so many elements to it, especially when those that are near and dear don't think to ask or assume you are ok, let's face it, you've had treatment you're back at work! As if it was that easy!
Please don't be too hard on yourself and perhaps you may benefit from seeing a Counsellor to get some coping mechanisms. When I was first diagnosed I saw a counsellor, at Breastscreen, and her advice was when I start to feel overwhelmed then pat myself down, legs and arms and by doing so you are concentrating on that action and bringing yourself back into the now as you're saying, yes this is me and I am still here! Breathe!
As to a day off and me day, make sure you do just that, dag around in the pyjamas if need be, I know that makes me feel better!
As to the emotional side, well that just takes time and you need to allow time, how much time? Who knows as we are all different and there is so many elements to it, especially when those that are near and dear don't think to ask or assume you are ok, let's face it, you've had treatment you're back at work! As if it was that easy!
Please don't be too hard on yourself and perhaps you may benefit from seeing a Counsellor to get some coping mechanisms. When I was first diagnosed I saw a counsellor, at Breastscreen, and her advice was when I start to feel overwhelmed then pat myself down, legs and arms and by doing so you are concentrating on that action and bringing yourself back into the now as you're saying, yes this is me and I am still here! Breathe!