Forum Discussion
It's a strange time when treatment is finished. I felt like I was cast adrift from my lifeline. I was looking forward to reclaiming my life back and I have partly achieved this, but the 'new normal' the ladies on this network talk about is real. I don't believe life can ever be the same as before BC and that's not always a bad thing. I suffered from depression and anxiety and still do but I am a much stronger person since I have been through BC, no longer worrying excessively about small things. As for the fear of it returning, the only thing we can do is as Deanne said, look after ourselves as best we can, keep getting checked and what will be will be. Sometimes my mind will start to wander down the negative path but I stop and say to myself 'just keep moving forward one day at a time and enjoy being well'. Congrats on finishing your treatment, you should be proud of yourself, it's a hard road at times. All the best finding your new normal, don't stress about it as sometimes the new normal will find you, if you know what I mean:) Take care and keep in touch,
Hazel xx