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How to prioritise self care?
So self care is the mantra in survivorship right? I need to do gym three times a week for the weight bearing exercises to stave off the bone damage of Letrozole. Haven't managed to work that into m...
Glad you got some stuff out @kmakm. I think the hardest thing now is trying to work out how to live. I no longer want to be defined by cancer as I have been for over 12 months but it's difficult to do when you're struggling with side effects from treatment - it doesn't let you pack it away and get on with things. I'm often bewildered when I realise how little I can manage both emotionally and physically compared to who I was before this. It took me a week to enquire about booking a bowling session for my daughter's birthday. And I cried inside the other day when I realised that I can no longer click my fingers (discovered in the car with the kids when Eagle Rock came on). I'm feeling guilty about not exercising but during the week I can just about manage to get through the working day and I rely on the weekend to recover.
So, breathe deeply and remember that we're all with you. You're a strong woman but that only means that you know what needs to be done and are prepared to try - not that you're superwoman and invincible. I'm not a huge Edison fan but I have always liked this quote: “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” One day we will look back on this and be amazed at our courage and perseverance.
So, breathe deeply and remember that we're all with you. You're a strong woman but that only means that you know what needs to be done and are prepared to try - not that you're superwoman and invincible. I'm not a huge Edison fan but I have always liked this quote: “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” One day we will look back on this and be amazed at our courage and perseverance.