Hi again @RipleyandJones, if things don't improve after giving the tamoxifen a fair go you can always chat to the oncologist. I was told by my oncologist that recovery from active treatment can take up to 2 yrs so be gentle with yourself. She told me one day I will just wake up and feel normal. I guess I have my new normal. Certainly chemo and radium takes a toll and I think my body has aged from it. I can't do what I use to pre breast cancer.
I found too that after my active treatment period expected me to be fully recovered. They would say you must feel great now that's over. Over, it's not over yet but I am getting there. People just can't understand if they haven't had bc and it's treatment. How could they. I guess just being honest with family and friends is best, it might help them understand.
This is the time to do what is best for you. If you are weary then rest, if wanting to go out then do. I use to do things for everyone but now I put myself first. I still do things for family but not at my own expense. I have my self care routine and that is my priority. If others don't understand that, it's their problem. I just don't worry about what others think anymore. It isn't my business anyway 😀.
Remember too that once diagnosed you are pumping out lots of adrenalin to fight this terrible disease. Adrenalin is used in our bodies when we are in a fight/flight response like in treatment. Once the big fight is over all that adrenalin must come down and this can leave you feeling a bit flat.
Big hugs and sending you lots of love. 💐
