Feeling overwhelmed

HI @Sharonb58, your headline says overwhelmed.

I am guessing you have a diagnosis. It is very overwhelming at the start of a diagnosis. I cried for 2 weeks when I got mine. That was 30 April 2020. I had surgery, chemo and radium which finished by November 2020. I feel good now.

Take it one day at a time, step by step. Keep busy so you are focused on some other things, if you can. Big breaths, muster support around you. Take care of you before all else.

If could tell us something about your situation maybe the wonderful people here can help you. Big hugs 

Thank you  , I feel this would be normal but I feel a wreck ! Thanks for your advice . My cancer is triple negative but I am so new to this that I don't understand any of it . I don't think I heard a word after cancer !
Looks like there is lots of support out there 💗

Hi @Sharonb58

This link takes you to the BCNA website - a wealth of information and also gives an explanation of Triple Neg

Deep breaths
Take care

Triple negative breast cancer | Breast Cancer Network Australia | TCNM (bcna.org.au)

Thank you , that what I keep forgetting (to breathe) !
Great information 🙏💓

Hi @Sharonb58

Breast cancer is common but it’s not normal! Being confused at the beginning is normal as it’s like learning a whole new language when you are overtired and not motivated. Take someone you know and trust to medical appointments if you can, they’ll hear and remember more than you at first. Remember that many people recover, many people never have cancer again. Do what you need to do, there’s no requirement to act or react in specific ways. Most of all, take one step forward at a time. None of us, cancer or no cancer, can go back in time, we go forward. Always. Just now, a few months ahead can seem too hard to think about, so don’t as far as possible. Your goal is tomorrow, then the next tomorrow. It’s surprising how the tomorrows add up. Best wishes for your treatment.

Thank you for your comforting advice 💓 what you said really makes sense to me , one day at a time ... the big picture is making me overthink.  My sister has come to my appointments so far and that has made a huge difference. 
Thank you 🙏💓

Hi @Sharonb58 sorry to see you here in the club no-one wants to join.  Just take it one day at a time.  That's good you have your sister to go with you at appointments.  Be kind to yourself.   You will get through this.  Sending you hugs.

Thats for sure !
I'm glad breast care nurse sent me this link , it's very comforting being able to reach out and feel supported. 
Thank you for your advice 💓🙏

Remember this golden oldie...."How do you eat an elephant?"....answer...one bite at a time. As others have already said..no cancer is normal...you don't just have a minor illness, but you do only have to deal with your treatment one day at a time. Sometimes one hour at a time...but you'll get there in the end and we'll be here to cheer you on from the sidelines.

It seems to be such an important message . Thanks you , having a few kind words has brightened my day 💗 . Thank you for your lovely words of support 💗