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Pity Party Woe is Me
Since my diagnosis, I have felt quite removed from the whole thing and I guess been able to compartmentalize everything. Last night and today, I think things are slowly dawning on me as I realise th...
Hi there,
I am not a cry baby but I never cried so much as I did when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.Including in public places like the supermarket checkout!
It’s perfectly normal to feel shock, disassociation, anger , helplessness at the diagnosis.
I found once I had my first surgery ( the mastectomy) I felt a lot more in control of my emotions as there was a “plan.”
I did have a couple of sessions with a counsellor who specialised in cancer patients and found that most helpful.
I still have the odd cry (18 months after my diagnosis) but it’s a lot less frequent and usually in the privacy of my own bed.
I am not a cry baby but I never cried so much as I did when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.Including in public places like the supermarket checkout!
It’s perfectly normal to feel shock, disassociation, anger , helplessness at the diagnosis.
I found once I had my first surgery ( the mastectomy) I felt a lot more in control of my emotions as there was a “plan.”
I did have a couple of sessions with a counsellor who specialised in cancer patients and found that most helpful.
I still have the odd cry (18 months after my diagnosis) but it’s a lot less frequent and usually in the privacy of my own bed.