Day 3 after 1st chemo
About 6 hours after my first chemo I felt completely disconnected from my body. I was most anxious - I did not like the feeling at all. I sat to do one of my guided meditations with my ipod I fell as...
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Hi Maria
You sound like you are doing well. I felt disconnected at first too and was really anxious. There was no way I could have meditated as my mind could not focus. I'm glad meditation helped you. Is this something you have always done? I've never had much luck with it - too impatient maybe.
Speaking of impatient - things do have to change as you need plenty of rest. Don't sweat the small stuff! I now rest up when I can and conserve my energy for the important/fun things that I really want to do. This speed hump has made me take stock of my life and now I really appreciate the simple things. Perhaps this is one bonus in this crappy time.
I don't know much about the cold cap. They don't use where I am having my treatment as they said it was not always successful, it's very uncomfortable and can be a real letdown if it doesn't work. Not sure if I could have ice on my head for that long either. I'd be interested to hear feedback from other ladies regarding the cold cap..
Take Care
Keep Smiling
Ann-Marie