Chemo brain -overwhelmed by my life
Hi all, Has anyone got any good tips for managing chemo /menopause brain? I seem to be suffering great boughts of forgetfulness disorganisation and logistical struggles and its causing me stress ...
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@MicheleR
How long is a piece of string? I was just getting back up to full speed (took 10 years) when I had my second diagnosis in 2016. Now, nearly 5 years since I finished my last treatment, I still feel foggy. Its reassuring that my colleagues seem to think that I'm competent, but bloody hell I'm slow. Checking and double checking everything because mistakes are not a great idea in my workplace.
The AIs don't help (unless you consider their stirling job of keeping cancer at bay) I took a three month break last year and things definitely improved. I could walk and talk at the same time. Unfortunately, my general inclination to stay above ground meant that I had to go back on them. Oh, well, only another 5 years to go. Provided nothing changes in the meantime.
Please don't feel incompetent. Maybe consider that the majority of incompetent people have absolutely no idea how ineffectual they are and would tell you, with confidence, that they are great at everything. If you are worried about your performance--personally or professionally, there's every chance you are doing a better job than half the people around you.
How long is a piece of string? I was just getting back up to full speed (took 10 years) when I had my second diagnosis in 2016. Now, nearly 5 years since I finished my last treatment, I still feel foggy. Its reassuring that my colleagues seem to think that I'm competent, but bloody hell I'm slow. Checking and double checking everything because mistakes are not a great idea in my workplace.
The AIs don't help (unless you consider their stirling job of keeping cancer at bay) I took a three month break last year and things definitely improved. I could walk and talk at the same time. Unfortunately, my general inclination to stay above ground meant that I had to go back on them. Oh, well, only another 5 years to go. Provided nothing changes in the meantime.
Please don't feel incompetent. Maybe consider that the majority of incompetent people have absolutely no idea how ineffectual they are and would tell you, with confidence, that they are great at everything. If you are worried about your performance--personally or professionally, there's every chance you are doing a better job than half the people around you.