Breast cancer

Hi Sarah

I have a bilaterlal mastectomy with axillary clearance to one side 20/12/13. Chemo starts in just over a week which I am anxious about.  Nights are worst for me too. I dont sleep through the night waking up every 2 to 3 hours. I cry easily whenever i feel something .....anything.  I see a psychologist and she gives some tips which may be useful, which sometimes help.

Try to make a schedule for the day/week. Plan a time in the day to think about the worries then put them away for the rest of the time. (easier said than done).

Have a worry diary and just record things down then put it away until the time to to go through it.

I cant say I have a lot of success with it but it did give me some structure and writing down the worries help to let it go of it even if it is for a little while.

Doing suduko in between sleeping times helps me to focus on something else and also to fall asleep again in the night.

In the earlier days, I was a total mess not doing anything just sitting on the couch. Lucky to have a wonderful husband who does everything for me. Most of my close family do not live in this country but they have been very supportive. I too did feel that i have put such burden on everyone. Take one day at a time is a good advice which I do have to remind myself of it over and over again. The days do get better.

Take care and wish you peace.

Cis