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jconnolly4285
2 years agoMember
Struggling with Negative Emotions
Good morning, I am new to the forum so apologies if this subject has been discussed previously. I had a double mastectomy in March 2024. Breast Cancer is so prevalent in my family, but all other fam...
iserbrown
2 years agoMember
https://www.bcna.org.au/helpline/
Welcome to the forum
The link above is a starting point for you to talk to someone.
On day of diagnosis I was put with a Counsellor. She suggested a gatekeeper to fend off well meaning enquiries until I was ready to cope directly. My gatekeeper was my Hubby, he was with me when I was diagnosed.
For you suppressing your feelings may lead to anxiety and becoming an emotional wreck.
The BCNA website has lots of good information, resources such as Podcasts.
Take care
Best wishes
Welcome to the forum
The link above is a starting point for you to talk to someone.
On day of diagnosis I was put with a Counsellor. She suggested a gatekeeper to fend off well meaning enquiries until I was ready to cope directly. My gatekeeper was my Hubby, he was with me when I was diagnosed.
For you suppressing your feelings may lead to anxiety and becoming an emotional wreck.
The BCNA website has lots of good information, resources such as Podcasts.
Take care
Best wishes