@Brenda5 in 2011 I sought out a Psychologist due to some other things happening in my life, the loss of my Mum and then my marriage 1 year after that. As I finished my sessions with her I got my first diagnosis she was invaluable. When I was diagnosed again in 2015 I didnt contact her, and I was amazed at how far I'd come but it wasnt easy, I chose to deal with every emotion whilst I was going through it. I didnt push any of it away because I knew it would be worse for me down the track. I did however contact her prior to my mastectomy/reconstruction, that I wasnt coping with and again amazed at how in 1 session it clicked and I was absolutely ok after that. Best thing Ive ever done is seek the help of a Psychologist and recommend it to anyone not just through BC. I have 2 children both diagnosed with depression, my oldest was on meds for a year and now is off them...managing with strategies. Everyone is different, just be kind to you! xo Melinda