The year my life paused...
One week into the new year and I am diagnosed with breast cancer, huge shock; who me? cancer? no way.
Biopsy; CT scan; blood tests; bone scan - all within a couple of days; left masectomy within th...
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Hi Carol,
So sorry this has happened to you too but I think you are so accurate with your "the year my life paused ..." label. That is exactly how it felt for me too. I felt as though my life paused while everything around me almost sped up. The speed that everything happened meant that you just don't have time to really take it in. You just get through one thing after another.
I have also heard people describe it as retreating into a cocoon which is how it felt for me. Just look after yourself, let others help (it actually helps them because they feel so helpless watching on otherwise) and you will be surprised at how quickly the time will pass. Make the most of the good days and know that the bad ones will pass.
I am now almost 3 years down the track and life is different but mostly pretty good. This is a terrific place to connect with others who will understand your feelings during this time. Keep in touch. Deanne xxx