Return to work - physical hardship
Hello all, This is my first time writing here and I am feeling overwhelmed and desperate for some consolation. I don’t know who to turn to because the ‘Non cancer ‘ family and friends around me ...
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@Sabran65,
I totally get it. I was fortunate enough to escape chemo but had lumpectomy, 33 rounds of radio, 4 yearsof tamoxifen and now on anastrozole.
I worked as much as i could through treatment, taking days off when i was exhausted, then returned full time to primary teaching.
Even almost 5 years out, there are some days i am just so god damned tired, i could just cry!! I honestly don't think anyone understand just that to the bone exhaustion that we feel.
Over the past couple of years, i have received some fabulous support from here that has helped. I try to cook as much as i can on aweekend in preparation for week ahead. Try to fit in a walk whenever i can. I find a lunchtime walk with a colleague is best when i can. It energises me to get thru the afternoon, and then i dont feel guilty when I am too tired to exwrcise after work.
Take good care of ypurself and try to prioritise some time for yourself.
Best wishes, Michele xx
I totally get it. I was fortunate enough to escape chemo but had lumpectomy, 33 rounds of radio, 4 yearsof tamoxifen and now on anastrozole.
I worked as much as i could through treatment, taking days off when i was exhausted, then returned full time to primary teaching.
Even almost 5 years out, there are some days i am just so god damned tired, i could just cry!! I honestly don't think anyone understand just that to the bone exhaustion that we feel.
Over the past couple of years, i have received some fabulous support from here that has helped. I try to cook as much as i can on aweekend in preparation for week ahead. Try to fit in a walk whenever i can. I find a lunchtime walk with a colleague is best when i can. It energises me to get thru the afternoon, and then i dont feel guilty when I am too tired to exwrcise after work.
Take good care of ypurself and try to prioritise some time for yourself.
Best wishes, Michele xx