Confronting flashbacks
I've just arrived to see my counsellor. Where I normally see her is really busy so I've been sent two doors up to the Breast Screen clinic where I had my mammograms, ultrasound and biopsy. And of a...
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@sister I did. But I didn't need to, she could see it. She noticed my shaking and then, despite being dry eyed for days, my absolutely unbidden tears. She said I was having a panic attack and got me to do some deep breathing.
It was awful. I never think of myself as this frail! So I was taken by surprise as well. Why do I continue to be shocked by all of these reactions and side effects?! Thinking that they won't happen to me is so deluded and foolish. I am just as human as everyone else.
Thank you @iserbrown. I like that tactic, will give it a try. And yes, the commonality of the experiences here are a great comfort.
Time for a rare coffee I think. If it wasn't so early, I'd say a stiff drink...
I am still shaken by my visceral reaction. BC is a body and mind f**k.
It was awful. I never think of myself as this frail! So I was taken by surprise as well. Why do I continue to be shocked by all of these reactions and side effects?! Thinking that they won't happen to me is so deluded and foolish. I am just as human as everyone else.
Thank you @iserbrown. I like that tactic, will give it a try. And yes, the commonality of the experiences here are a great comfort.
Time for a rare coffee I think. If it wasn't so early, I'd say a stiff drink...
I am still shaken by my visceral reaction. BC is a body and mind f**k.