Anxiety, depression

Hi AA, sending you much love & the simple message that you will get through this. I was diagnosed in February and the anxiety reduced a lot once I had my surgery and had a plan for my chemo. Everyone is different, of course, but for me the unknowns were a big cause of anxiety. I have found mindfulness incredibly helpful, I have an app called Insight Timer (it's free) and I listen to meditations to help me stay calm. I had trouble sleeping after my surgery and I would listen to wave sounds or sleep meditations so I wasn't just lying in bed freaking out. This is horrible and scary and it is totally normally and sane to feel anxious and sad and worried. Have a good cry now and then and never be sorry for being sad! Do report these symptoms to your doctors, it's important they are aware, they can refer you to a psych on Medicare too. Personal opinion is try things other than pills first, as antidepressants can mess with your head too. We are all here for you xxx