Grandkids

I understand just how you feel. I will be 50 this year and was diagnosed 3 weeks ago. I am scared and anxious about the entire process.  Fortunately for me I am already under the care of a psychiatrist and psychologist for other mental health issues. The day I was diagnosed I had an appointment scheduled for 30 mins later with my psychologist. I was able to vent all my fears and feelings about my diagnosis. I was then able to go through the best ways it would be to tell my parents, sister and (especially) my children. My (now) 18 year old son moved to WA (to live with his dad and Stephen)) but now lives with family friends ( it's a long story) and my 15 year old daughter here with me in VIC. Both my kids knew I waiting for test results but I couldn't decide whether or not to tell them (both) straight away or wait 6 days and tell them after my son's 18th birthday. Who did I tell first, his "adopted" dad that he lives with or his "real" dad. I chose the "adopted" and to tell both kids straight away. Then I had to try and figure out how to tell my sister (she lives in Sydney) and then visit my parents. My appointment with my psychologist saved me a lot of anguish that day! I see my psychologist every month and I can vent about anything I like. Sometimes I go in knowing what I want to talk about and then I end up talking about something else. For anyone who would like to talk to someone face to face (outside the Breast Cancer Network) I would recommend getting a referral to one. Your gp can organise 10 visits per calendar year under a mental health plan and these visits are covered by Medicare if the referral is done under the mental health plan. Having said that, don't just use the first one your gp has referred you to! It took me 3 "goes" to find the right psychologist for me. Make sure you shop around for your best fit. Most of us pay more attention to the best fit when purchasing a new car or mobile. You're the priority and