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melp27
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14 years ago

Confidence

Hi all,

I am feeling ok after finishing rads last Wednesday. Skin is peeling really bad and it's hurting alot.

A big issue is ive lost most of the confidence I had in myself and particularly in my body and its attractiveness to males. I'm single so I really want to attract someone nice but im scared no one will find me attractive until after reconstruction. I have a good personality but that can only get you to a certain point with most guys.

How do I feel confident inside and out between now and recon? I recently got my fingernails and toes painted and that helped a bit.

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  • Annie_Gayed's avatar
    Annie_Gayed
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Mel,

    This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. We hear from so many women who tell us that they lose some of their confidence during and after breast cancer treatment, so in this regard you are certainly lot alone.

    Mel I wonder if you know about BCNA's Breast Cancer and Sexual Wellbeing booklet? We have a section vslled 'Feeling attractive and confident' which you may find helpful as it contains some practical tips. If you want to order a free copy of the booklet, or to download a copy online, you may like to visit our website - http://www.bcna.org.au/living-breast-cancer/sexual-wellbeing

    All the best for your reconstruction Mel.

    Annie

     

  • Annie_Gayed's avatar
    Annie_Gayed
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Mel,

    This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. We hear from so many women who tell us that they lose some of their confidence during and after breast cancer treatment, so in this regard you are certainly lot alone.

    Mel I wonder if you know about BCNA's Breast Cancer and Sexual Wellbeing booklet? We have a section vslled 'Feeling attractive and confident' which you may find helpful as it contains some practical tips. If you want to order a free copy of the booklet, or to download a copy online, you may like to visit our website - http://www.bcna.org.au/living-breast-cancer/sexual-wellbeing

    All the best for your reconstruction Mel.

    Annie