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...
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HI Megs04
it is a horrible time when you are first diagnosed add to that any other health issues and it just makes it all hard.
I am sure you friend is struggling with holding your diagnosis to herself. Don't hold it against her that she broke down and told her parents if they are supportive that is good as she needs support in her own way about your diagnosis.
To help me at the start feel in control I went and got my Will sorted and guardianship for my boys (they have special needs) that way I knew if the worse happened I was sorted. it is a horrible thing to have to think about but it gave me some sense of control in a situation where we have little power but to Do as the medical team suggests if we want to beat this Bitch of a thing.
We understand the sense of emotional turmoil we all face when we are diagnosed. I like you am Alone I had 3 children at home still 15, 17, 25 The 15 yr old being the eldest functionally as the boys don't function at their age. It was hard I would cry in the shower or in bed at night into my pillow so they didn't hear me as I didn't want them stressing any more than they already were.
Lying in bed in the night hours or early morning worrying can be so hard.
Everyone here understands the angst of diagnosis and will help you through this time.
By all means reach out and call the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 if you feel the need
it is a horrible time when you are first diagnosed add to that any other health issues and it just makes it all hard.
I am sure you friend is struggling with holding your diagnosis to herself. Don't hold it against her that she broke down and told her parents if they are supportive that is good as she needs support in her own way about your diagnosis.
To help me at the start feel in control I went and got my Will sorted and guardianship for my boys (they have special needs) that way I knew if the worse happened I was sorted. it is a horrible thing to have to think about but it gave me some sense of control in a situation where we have little power but to Do as the medical team suggests if we want to beat this Bitch of a thing.
We understand the sense of emotional turmoil we all face when we are diagnosed. I like you am Alone I had 3 children at home still 15, 17, 25 The 15 yr old being the eldest functionally as the boys don't function at their age. It was hard I would cry in the shower or in bed at night into my pillow so they didn't hear me as I didn't want them stressing any more than they already were.
Lying in bed in the night hours or early morning worrying can be so hard.
Everyone here understands the angst of diagnosis and will help you through this time.
By all means reach out and call the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 if you feel the need
Open 9 am till 5 pm during Christmas & New Year, closed only on public holidays
https://www.cancer.org.au/about-us/state-and-territory-councils/
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