Having trouble just coping
Hi , Im new to this group and after ready some stories I am greatful for my early diagnosis, well not that early stage 2a. But still I know I am in a better odds position that lots of others. Im a mum...
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@Shorelle I hope you are feeling a little more positive now.
Having your young children would really bring it home to you what is at stake here.
I found I coped a lot better when I got involved with the groups that my local Cancer Care ram, Tai Chi, exercise and wellness seminars. I am currently doing Art Therapy.
I made some friends from the group who live nearby and we meet up for coffee when we get a chance. Seeing people further along in the treatment who were doing well and could give advice was very helpful in calming my nerves and improving my outlook on the whole cancer thing.
Having the warm support from everyone made a world of difference.
I still have meltdown moments, it doesn't take much, leaving my glasses at the Oncologist, cutting up the wrong bank card even though I was so careful to compare all the numbers when I was checking them. It was just the last straw and had me at the point of throwing things I was so fed up with everything.
Having to fit in all these appointments, some of which are not fun, with work, life, family and other commitments is stressful.
It is perfectly normal to get emotional when it all becomes too much.
But remember there are counsellors out there if you need them, this is exactly what they are there for, and they are familiar with dealing with the stress of cancer, so use them if you can.
I see a counsellor every couple of weeks, during stressful treatments and before a challenging event such as MRI.
It it is scary stuff if you stop to think too much about it, so I don't. I just get on doing what I have to do to get well.
Having your young children would really bring it home to you what is at stake here.
I found I coped a lot better when I got involved with the groups that my local Cancer Care ram, Tai Chi, exercise and wellness seminars. I am currently doing Art Therapy.
I made some friends from the group who live nearby and we meet up for coffee when we get a chance. Seeing people further along in the treatment who were doing well and could give advice was very helpful in calming my nerves and improving my outlook on the whole cancer thing.
Having the warm support from everyone made a world of difference.
I still have meltdown moments, it doesn't take much, leaving my glasses at the Oncologist, cutting up the wrong bank card even though I was so careful to compare all the numbers when I was checking them. It was just the last straw and had me at the point of throwing things I was so fed up with everything.
Having to fit in all these appointments, some of which are not fun, with work, life, family and other commitments is stressful.
It is perfectly normal to get emotional when it all becomes too much.
But remember there are counsellors out there if you need them, this is exactly what they are there for, and they are familiar with dealing with the stress of cancer, so use them if you can.
I see a counsellor every couple of weeks, during stressful treatments and before a challenging event such as MRI.
It it is scary stuff if you stop to think too much about it, so I don't. I just get on doing what I have to do to get well.