Well meaning..but not helpful (for me)
I've recently been diagnosed. I let the initial shock subside and embraced that part of my brain & personality which is about process and planning rather than panic. So lots of information gathering, ...
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@ValerieLouise lovely to have you here, so welcome!
It is very very hard especially with a friend who is well intended, I love natural therapies and in fact am a Reiki Master myself. BUT...let me say something in my line of work there are no pills or potions or magic cures, mine is purely about self clarity and healing energy. Other natural therapies are great but I always tell people they are to be used in CONJUNCTION with medicine. For me its about helping symptoms and side effects. I too have led a good life full of exercise and a good diet and I've had it twice!!! it has NOTHING to do with it, it doesn't help when Society keep harping on exercise and diet WILL REDUCE YOUR CHANCE OF RECURRENCE. It doesn't just like it didnt cause it in the first place. Maybe they should clarify and say " you should exercise post diagnosis because oestrogen is stored in your excess body fat, so by exercising and keeping at a healthy weight range you reduce those in the fat cells, therefore may reduce your chance of recurrence" Even saying that pfffft I was a healthy weight etc., at recurrence so there goes that theory too. HAHA!!!
I would very kindly just say to your friend..."I appreciate your friendship and I value your ideas and opinion but I really need to do this my way." If she is offended it has nothing to do with you...this has to be on your terms..all of it. I lost alot of friends through this and family and I believe we never lose who we shouldnt, if they're meant to stay and support they will. You will find in the people you least expect however the biggest support of all and kindness. :)
All the best, xxxx
It is very very hard especially with a friend who is well intended, I love natural therapies and in fact am a Reiki Master myself. BUT...let me say something in my line of work there are no pills or potions or magic cures, mine is purely about self clarity and healing energy. Other natural therapies are great but I always tell people they are to be used in CONJUNCTION with medicine. For me its about helping symptoms and side effects. I too have led a good life full of exercise and a good diet and I've had it twice!!! it has NOTHING to do with it, it doesn't help when Society keep harping on exercise and diet WILL REDUCE YOUR CHANCE OF RECURRENCE. It doesn't just like it didnt cause it in the first place. Maybe they should clarify and say " you should exercise post diagnosis because oestrogen is stored in your excess body fat, so by exercising and keeping at a healthy weight range you reduce those in the fat cells, therefore may reduce your chance of recurrence" Even saying that pfffft I was a healthy weight etc., at recurrence so there goes that theory too. HAHA!!!
I would very kindly just say to your friend..."I appreciate your friendship and I value your ideas and opinion but I really need to do this my way." If she is offended it has nothing to do with you...this has to be on your terms..all of it. I lost alot of friends through this and family and I believe we never lose who we shouldnt, if they're meant to stay and support they will. You will find in the people you least expect however the biggest support of all and kindness. :)
All the best, xxxx