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Just diagnosed
Hi I'm in Brisbane and was just diagnosed on Friday 9th Nov. I had an indent in my right breast which my partner noticed ages ago and I just ignored it (I know, I know I'm stupid). So I have to have c...
Welcome @Sweetpetal,
There is nothing that prepares you for that earthshaking diagnosis. The fear that surfaces at the start is indescribable. No body can quite understand unless they have felt it. I remember each morning waking up hoping it had all been a horrible dream, unfortunately not.
No point in blaming yourself, there is no room in this process for guilt. Distraction is definitely the best method. I ran myself ragged those first few weeks (in between bouts of tears) just to keep my mind from turning to total mush. Once the ball gets rolling you will feel a little more in control and settle into a bit of a routing.
It will be ok, you will get it done and we will be right there beside you every step of the way if you like.
xoxoxox
There is nothing that prepares you for that earthshaking diagnosis. The fear that surfaces at the start is indescribable. No body can quite understand unless they have felt it. I remember each morning waking up hoping it had all been a horrible dream, unfortunately not.
No point in blaming yourself, there is no room in this process for guilt. Distraction is definitely the best method. I ran myself ragged those first few weeks (in between bouts of tears) just to keep my mind from turning to total mush. Once the ball gets rolling you will feel a little more in control and settle into a bit of a routing.
It will be ok, you will get it done and we will be right there beside you every step of the way if you like.
xoxoxox