Feeling better than expected what now
So its 3 weeks since my final chemo. Im feeling better than i expected to feel at this point. A few cosmetic things, not much hair, rashes, mild foot pain, fatigue at 9.30 pm. 8ve been walking everyda...
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I agree with @Afraser. I don’t think the cancer is necessarily the issue. It’s about what we were unhappy with before, what we want to change but feel too guilty to because we’ve been conditioned to think we need to be like that, especially if we’re able to or competent. I was very similar. Working myself to the bone. Not taking holidays. Doing things because I could. Well, it took a while, plus bc, but I’m finally saying enough. I will take as much time off as I want and feel I need to, and I won’t allow anyone, especially myself, to make me feel guilty for it. This life is to be enjoyed, and too many of us don’t enjoy it.
@MicheleR, you know what you and what your body needs. Listen to that. I know we all want to go back to feeling ‘normal’, but maybe ‘normal’ is what got us here in the first place. Maybe it’s time for a new normal, which probably should’ve happened even before the bc. Maybe it’s time to allow yourself to sufficiently rest, without feeling guilty or like you’re sick. Maybe we shouldn’t be made to feel we’re sick or failing just cos we’re taking time out from work and actually trying to enjoy life.
I say take the time to rest a bit more, and sort out all those questions you have. And as @Afraser said, think about changes you’d like to make, and why most importantly. What makes your heart sing? Do that. It’s never wrong.
Wishing you contentment ♥️