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Im alone and dont want to burden others
Hi all. I was diagnosed Wednesday. Had to tell kids parents and a few friends. had MRI CT Bone scan waiting a week for results. Now have to go xmas shopping. Its exhausting mentally physically and emo...
The others have all given you some words of wisdom. It is hard, particularly at this time of year. I was in hospital recovering from surgery this time last year. My advice would be to keep everything as simple and relaxing as possible. Be honest with those close to you that you can only cope with so much and no more. Talk to your GP about help with sleep if you can. Ask someone who you trust to be your conduit to the rest of the world - it can be really exhausting telling people and having to be "on" when they want to talk to you. Apart from my family and my boss, I only told two close friends, initially, and asked them to spread the word but also to tell people that I did not want to be contacted until I was ready. Then I started a blog to keep friends, family and colleagues up to speed about my treatment. I know that you're probably feeling a range of emotions and veering from fog to despair. It does get easier when you have a plan of treatment.