Hi all,
I'm 14 mths since my diagnosis of de nova metastatic breast cancer. I thought i was doing quite well coping with it all, but the last few weeks have really been a struggle. I am done with having cancer now, I want my hair back & my old life back. I am just realising the impact of living with this for the rest of my life.
I am still working, exercising, having counselling, but it still seems all too much sometimes.
Hi there, it can all be too much sometimes and you can't fight it. I'm so, so sorry you are having such a hard time. You've done really well and if you think back to where you were 14 months you have been amazing at putting one foot in front of the other and kept going. I'm not surprised you are tired, it's a lot.... Try and let the feelings wash over you but know you won't feel like this forever. It's a horrible diagnosis but there are small wins every day, something as simple as just getting through the day.
Please take care of yourself, try to find something that makes you smile, usually the simple things and know you have people who really see you what you are going through, understand completely, are going through the same heartaches and care.
Gentle hugs
Jellybean1
I am So sorry you are doing it tough just now mel51 xx Sending gentle hugs xx Maybe, give our Helpline a bell on 1800 500 258 for a confidential chat .... just having an ear to listen can really help xx. As Tri says, it is grief & grieving for your old life ... BC (before cancer.)
Your diagnosis has been life-changing and sadly the ongoing treatment is taking its toll on you :( Whenever I feel 'down' I try & do some of my favourite things - fishing & ukulele playing! Both have helped me get thru my dark times in the last 4-8 years .... Just be kind to yourself too xx
Face the sun and the shadows fall behind you xx
Have you applied for a 'break' with Otis Foundation yet? Wonderful people around the country have donated their holiday homes to women with BC - to have some quality time away with their family (or friends) to recharge the batteries xx. I did one last year with my brothers & their partners - it was fabulous. I went to Vic (from NSW) as they've opened up the interstate retreats now! You just need your Onc or BC Nurse to sign a form saying you are good for it! Check them out (and the available properties) here:
https://www.otisfoundation.org.au/donated-properties
You are able to request one without stairs, too, if you find them tricky - as I do, with dodgy knees!
Take care, stay well xx
