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Feeling overwhelmed
Hi everyone, I have just been diagnosed 3 days ago. I am so overwhelmed, I feel sick with worry! I have not seen surgeon or oncologist yet (waiting) . My mind keeps going to dark places ... I can't ...
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.
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.