Any advice for a newbie?

Hi Tracy, my heart goes out to you and I wish I could give you a hug. I am 55 and have suffered depression and anxiety since I was 32. I coped with the diagnosis really well (my family history is so bad, I wasn't shocked at all. I also coped with the op surprisingly well. I had a lumpectomy in Oct 2013 and my sentinel node was negative. When told I would have chemo because of family history and the need to 'mop up' any stray cells, I lost the plot. Everything crashed around me and I doubted I would make it through. There were some tough times ahead, I won't say it was easy, but I am now over 12 months past chemo and radiation and doing great. I have actually noticed my depression and anxiety have eased somewhat. I put it down to seeing the big picture and now knowing there are worse things that can happen. The little things don't bother me as much as they used to. I'm not downplaying what we go through, but there is light at the end of tunnel. I'm so happy that you are seeking help with the counseling etc. Wishing you all the best for your treatment and sending you big cyber hugs,

Hazel xx