Depression over Mets
Hi Everyone, I'm new here and thought I would share my story. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2012. A lump was removed then 2 weeks later I went back in to get the lymph nodes re...
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Hi Marianne - like others - I agree - you are so not loopy - in fact perfectly normal for what you have endured to date.
I could not be where I am without my clinical psychologist (who I have access to via one of the public hospitals even though my oncologist is at a private hospital). She has played a critical role in the 'virtual support team' that I have appointed around me - including acupuncture, yoga guru (she's in her 70s! and guided me thru 2 pregnancies), pilates, etc. and of course family and a range of girlfriends - all with varying degrees of empathy, intellect and compassion - but collectively this team has been of great support in helping me with the SELF COMPASSION and ACCEPTANCE......!
Welcome to the online forum - and hope all of us continue to shower you with support and encouragement!
Elaine xx
I could not be where I am without my clinical psychologist (who I have access to via one of the public hospitals even though my oncologist is at a private hospital). She has played a critical role in the 'virtual support team' that I have appointed around me - including acupuncture, yoga guru (she's in her 70s! and guided me thru 2 pregnancies), pilates, etc. and of course family and a range of girlfriends - all with varying degrees of empathy, intellect and compassion - but collectively this team has been of great support in helping me with the SELF COMPASSION and ACCEPTANCE......!
Welcome to the online forum - and hope all of us continue to shower you with support and encouragement!
Elaine xx