Feel the need to withdraw from family
Hi All. I'm 4 months post active radiation treatment and on hormone therapy and Venlafaxine. When I was diagnosed my husband was in hospital with an undiagnosed illness. In fact, my husband is ...
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Hi @carolr,
I found just out of active treatment a time of great turmoil. Its like youve got through the onslaught and you start to wonder "what the hell just happened to me and where the hell am i at now". It settles a bit as you go on. Relationships seem to come into the spotlight and your values and expectations you might find dont align with what actually happened.
Im still surprised its not like in the movies. As time goes on ive felt less angry and more resigned about it. I also think covid has been exceptionally unhelpful. Maybe people wouldve come to the hospital if not for covid restrictions and been able to be more actively involved. I will never know.
You feel how you feel and its ok.
I do think after treatment ends its helpful to have a roundup with a counsellor. It wont solve everything but it helps to talk it through
I found just out of active treatment a time of great turmoil. Its like youve got through the onslaught and you start to wonder "what the hell just happened to me and where the hell am i at now". It settles a bit as you go on. Relationships seem to come into the spotlight and your values and expectations you might find dont align with what actually happened.
Im still surprised its not like in the movies. As time goes on ive felt less angry and more resigned about it. I also think covid has been exceptionally unhelpful. Maybe people wouldve come to the hospital if not for covid restrictions and been able to be more actively involved. I will never know.
You feel how you feel and its ok.
I do think after treatment ends its helpful to have a roundup with a counsellor. It wont solve everything but it helps to talk it through