Dont follow me Im lost too
Im about a year out of active treatment and I seem to be in a slump. I experienced euphoria and gratefulness for being alive following treatment and some days since Ive felt genuinely happy but more r...
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Hi @MicheleR
it is quite common to fall into a funk after the end of active treatment.
I am now 7 months post reconstruction surgery and 18 months post mastectomy , I had radiotherapy and am now on hormone therapy for 5 years ( 4 years in).
I read a lot of books and blogs and saw a counsellor for a couple of sessions early.
I found the podcast by Dr Charlotte Tottman on here helpful - she is actually in Adelaide and specialised in treating cancer related stress and then got breast cancer herself.
I also find keeping busy helps - I am 63 and semi retired but do exercise every day ( walking, swimming, Pilates) .
I also take regular trips away ( Covid 19 permitting!)
I think a Gratitude Journal is a great idea - I started a journal when I got diagnosed mainly to record all my medical appointments etc but it did include my feelings - I hardly post in it these days except to record medical stuff ( I do still see the physio and acupuncturist).
I was looking back at it recently and liked this line “ I haven’t cried for a week , the holiday did the trick”.
I do still have the odd cry though , that’s normal.
Take care🌺
it is quite common to fall into a funk after the end of active treatment.
I am now 7 months post reconstruction surgery and 18 months post mastectomy , I had radiotherapy and am now on hormone therapy for 5 years ( 4 years in).
I read a lot of books and blogs and saw a counsellor for a couple of sessions early.
I found the podcast by Dr Charlotte Tottman on here helpful - she is actually in Adelaide and specialised in treating cancer related stress and then got breast cancer herself.
I also find keeping busy helps - I am 63 and semi retired but do exercise every day ( walking, swimming, Pilates) .
I also take regular trips away ( Covid 19 permitting!)
I think a Gratitude Journal is a great idea - I started a journal when I got diagnosed mainly to record all my medical appointments etc but it did include my feelings - I hardly post in it these days except to record medical stuff ( I do still see the physio and acupuncturist).
I was looking back at it recently and liked this line “ I haven’t cried for a week , the holiday did the trick”.
I do still have the odd cry though , that’s normal.
Take care🌺