Patience with 'New Normal'
Ok, right I haven't been on here in a while and hope there is only a few newbies.
It's interesting that while faced with all the different steps of the adventure there was never really any chats or ...
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Hi, Yes I think we can all relate to "you are doing so well". Yes i too got a tad peeved with it as from my perspective I was far from where I wanted to be. Just remember everyone sees things from a different perspective and generally the "you are doing so well" comment is said with genuine sincerity and the reality of it is that you are most likely doing extremely well given the situation.
I too was very active prior to diagnosis and really struggled mentally with my social life or perhaps the new limitations put on it. The majority of my friends and I participated socially in active recreational activities that after BC I could no longer do. As I lost fitness they just appeared to be getting fitter. I found this really hard to deal with.
I am now 2 years post active treatment, still not fit, but yesterday I commenced a training program to start running with my aim to be to run the Mothers Day Classic. I have struggled to walk it in the past 2 years, but am feeling good that I have set myself the goal and am feeling strong enough to achieve it. I am not telling my friends about my new training program or goal as I want to surprise them by turning up to the Mothers Day Classis and running it with them. In the past years I have walked it whilst they have run it.
It has been at the 2 year post active treatment stage that I am beginning to feel more like my old self. I will also be returning to work this week, but just 2 days per week initially.
Sorry no hints as it can only come from you. All I can say is don't be too hard on yourself, listen to your body yet gently keep pushing yourself to discover your new limits. And enjoy life.
All the best,
Helen.