Treatment is over. Where did 'normal me' go?
I remember at the beginning of all this, when I was undoubtedly stronger and determined to fight and determined to be proactive in my treatment every step of the way, writing down a list of questions...
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You are one very brave lady. I take my hat off to you. I totally understand 'when am I going to feel normal'. It just feels like one thing after another. I foolishly thought that after all my treatment, chemo, mastectomy, radiation, that I would be back to my normal self, doing two jobs and running the household, gardening etc. Just before I was about to start radiation I broke a vertebrae and rib after developing osteoporosis from the chemo. Unimaginable pain, so going back to work wasn't an option. I have to stand at work and do a lot of walking. Someone had mentioned to me that there is a new normal. How right they were!
my only suggestion is try to focus on your diet and drink lots of water and if you feel up to it, a little exercise. Be kind to yourself, you are still going through a hell of a lot and it will take more time than you thought. Everyone of us is different so it's hard to put a time frame on when you will feel totally well again.
i wish you all the best, you wonderful lady. Let us know how you go.
Linda xx