Feeling Lost
Hi, I'm not sure how this network works yet so I'm hoping I can connect with some support, but really I want to let out what is inside. I therefore doubt this will make much sense. I went in for...
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How one manages a cancer diagnosis and treatment is very variable - partly because people are! Like @iserbrown, I hardly ever cried at first and never about cancer after about 6 or 7 months. My tears were also primarily about fear (at the very beginning) and frustration, not loss or grief. A good howl can be very therapeutic but not so much for confusion or uncertainty. A short stint with a councillor helped me immensely with those. My partner is a stoic and expects it of others, but surprised me with an unexpected treat at a time when I just felt sorry for myself. Hugs may be difficult but those near to you may yet surprise you with unexpected understanding. But most of all, be aware of your own needs. A wise person on this network recently said “it’s so much easier to soldier on when to have something to soldier towards”. Keep looking forward to feel and be better. Best wishes.