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Pennyblossom's avatar
Pennyblossom
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7 years ago

Feeling tired and emotional...

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September, and like most on this journey, have been on a rollercoaster of mixed scary emotions.   After biopsies and surgery, I am nearly at the end of my radiation treatment, only 3 sessions to go.  I have been surprised at how tired I have been this week, and it freaks me out a bit at while radiation doesn't hurt, I feel that it is draining me of any emotion and happiness.... like Im stuck at the bottom of the rollercoaster and cant get up the other side.  How do you cope with these teary feelings?  Does anyone else feel the same? I am thankful my treatment is nearly over, and I shouldn't complain, compared to others my journey has been fairly straight forward.  I'm trying to stay positive, but this week the weight is crushing...

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  • kezmusc's avatar
    kezmusc
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hi @Pennyblossom,

    Welcome to the forum sweet.  Complain away.  We all have and do regularly.

    Rollercoaster is about the only word that describes the emotional fluctuation of this shit fight.
    Some people get a great deal of fatigue during radiation as well.  Sometimes it's that you are nearing the end of active treatment and the whole thing has been such a draining experience and emotional upheaval it is going to take it's toll at some stage.

    Teary is par for the course along the way and it can creep up without warning. Nobody can stay positive 100% of the time. 

    Rest assured what you are feeling is completely and utterly normal.  You have to just let it wash over you until the tears become less frequent.

    Congratulations on being at the end of rads, the goal post is in sight.  Keep chatting, everyone here understands what you are feeling.

    xxxxxx