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Coping with uncertainty and waiting
Hi everyone, I'm 33 and have just had a double mastectomy for what they think is high grade, bilateral dcis. I chose mastectomy over lumpectomy/radio. I'm struggling emotionally less with the ma...
Hi Jen,
Just to add to the good advice from the others - a lot of us discovered how calming meditation cd's can be at this time. Listening to them can help distil the panic, slow the breathing, change the focus and bring peace of mind, even temporarily. I listened to them at night and the difference it made to being able to sleep was incredible. I still keep them next to the bed 4 years later in case the worry creeps in, and they work every time. There are plenty on youTube to try out - hope it helps through the difficult times. It did help me. xx Michelle
Just to add to the good advice from the others - a lot of us discovered how calming meditation cd's can be at this time. Listening to them can help distil the panic, slow the breathing, change the focus and bring peace of mind, even temporarily. I listened to them at night and the difference it made to being able to sleep was incredible. I still keep them next to the bed 4 years later in case the worry creeps in, and they work every time. There are plenty on youTube to try out - hope it helps through the difficult times. It did help me. xx Michelle