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Is this my new "normal"
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma earlier this year. Had lumpectomy and (after weeks of deliberation) didn't need chemo. 3 weeks of ray. That all finished a couple of months ago and with ...
Feeling overwhelmed by the whole thing is a very real reaction that most of us suffer from at some stage of our 'early' treatment. On top of that, you go from being 'busy 24/7', to suddenly 'stopping everything' except taking the AI tablets (which can sometimes appear that the cure may be worse than the original complaint!) :( You are not alone @POSB24
Having your emotions range from tears to rage is also totally 'normal' - but if you continue to feel 'overwhelmed' please seek professional help, to talk it thru. Your Cancer Centre may have psychologists available to see you - or mention it to your Breast Cancer/McGrath Nurse. You can also ring the help line here too, 1800 500 258 ...
I hope that your family is supportive of you ... as you have been put thru the mill already from diagnosis to now.
It DOES get better too, but may take a year or so - the busier you keep yourself, the less you tend to 'ponder' ... so I encourage you to keep doing your hobbies or even start NEW ONES to help keep you busy too!
Take care, feel free to vent here, any time you like - cos we 'get it'! xx
Having your emotions range from tears to rage is also totally 'normal' - but if you continue to feel 'overwhelmed' please seek professional help, to talk it thru. Your Cancer Centre may have psychologists available to see you - or mention it to your Breast Cancer/McGrath Nurse. You can also ring the help line here too, 1800 500 258 ...
I hope that your family is supportive of you ... as you have been put thru the mill already from diagnosis to now.
It DOES get better too, but may take a year or so - the busier you keep yourself, the less you tend to 'ponder' ... so I encourage you to keep doing your hobbies or even start NEW ONES to help keep you busy too!
Take care, feel free to vent here, any time you like - cos we 'get it'! xx