A new day .. Aug 11 2020
Hi all even my discussion title makes me breath deeply. I’m 42 and was diagnosed on Aug 11th. I’m half way through my radiotherapy and just found out I’ll be undergoing chemo too. I got my head somewh...
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That is terrific that you have wonderful family for support @NelSky ... and great that you are maintaining your yoga & art - and riding the waves - I am jealous! These things all require concentration & will take your mind off your current issues - I run a ukulele group & also fish a lot from my kayak, so I made sure I did this as often as I could & it really helped me.
I found it was mainly at night that my mind went haywire - but it DOES settle down eventually! Definitely Try Slow Deep Breathing when you get upset .... it can help calm the heart beat & just regulate things again xx
Try not to overthink everything - difficult tho it is. Just take one day at a time, try & get out & do things with your son, so he doesn't miss out - he will be very worried for your welfare as well!! There are organisations that have programs for teenagers who's parents are undergoing treatment .... I'll try & find some details - he may benefit from this! xx
I found it was mainly at night that my mind went haywire - but it DOES settle down eventually! Definitely Try Slow Deep Breathing when you get upset .... it can help calm the heart beat & just regulate things again xx
Try not to overthink everything - difficult tho it is. Just take one day at a time, try & get out & do things with your son, so he doesn't miss out - he will be very worried for your welfare as well!! There are organisations that have programs for teenagers who's parents are undergoing treatment .... I'll try & find some details - he may benefit from this! xx