It's starting to sink in.
Hi all, I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago officially and had surgery last Thursday. I have been really positive so far but I haven't really been thinking too much about the diagnosis. I have been putting al...
Forum Discussion
Hi @Jo_Ellen20 SO sorry to see you here, but pick out brains & ask any question you like, to help you get thru this. I hope you've recovered well from the surgery & had good pathology results. The first few months can be incredibly frantic - going from appt to appt (I hope you DO take someone with you, as an extra set of ears really does help, plus the physical support.)
Whereabouts are you ? You can edit your profile & add your 'general' town/city - as we may well have members there who can head you to specific
What you are feeling is totally normal and has happened to all of us at one stage or another (my own wheels fell off during my radiation treatment. I just started bawling & couldn't stop!) It really IS a roller coaster of emotions & may come in 'waves'.
I just tried to keep as busy as I could, doing things I love (and I continue to do that to this day, 2.5 years after my own diagnosis.) Idle hands allows the brain to go into freefall & can lead to depression. If you feel really sad about things - make sure you ask your GP about seeing a counsellor, even a psychologist ... to give you coping mechanisms. The helpline here can also help.
You can also ring the BCNA Helpline 1800500258 and speak to someone during work hours ..... don't try & do it all yourself.
Take care, all the best with your ongoing appointments xx
Whereabouts are you ? You can edit your profile & add your 'general' town/city - as we may well have members there who can head you to specific
What you are feeling is totally normal and has happened to all of us at one stage or another (my own wheels fell off during my radiation treatment. I just started bawling & couldn't stop!) It really IS a roller coaster of emotions & may come in 'waves'.
I just tried to keep as busy as I could, doing things I love (and I continue to do that to this day, 2.5 years after my own diagnosis.) Idle hands allows the brain to go into freefall & can lead to depression. If you feel really sad about things - make sure you ask your GP about seeing a counsellor, even a psychologist ... to give you coping mechanisms. The helpline here can also help.
You can also ring the BCNA Helpline 1800500258 and speak to someone during work hours ..... don't try & do it all yourself.
Take care, all the best with your ongoing appointments xx