Wanting to tell the world to f**k off
I've been quiet here as I have been going through my treatment and dealing with ongoing crap from people I sometimes have the misfortune with dealing with.
Status - since being diagnosed on 7 July ...
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Hi Lunanoire,
there's nothing wrong with hiding from the world when you need time out. It hurts when those you expected to be there for you just don't get how you are feeling. I gave up telling even close friends & family how I'm really feeling, got sick of watching their eyes glaze over and the insensitive attempts at "I know how you feel, I've got diarrhoea/ a cold/ terminal man flu." Some people don't know what to say and a lot of people get compassion fatigue - what! Are you still sick?
I do think it's important that you get the help you need, that doesn't mean you are failing, only that you are human. The suggestions for talking to your GP or a Support group are good ideas. There are also cancer counsellors that you can talk to either over the phone or face to face. You can reach them through your breast care nurse or local Cancer Council. And hey, we are always here for you, and we're all going through the same thing. Know that we care about you, Tracey ??