Hi Holly. My psychologist (who specialises in treating BC women) told me that 50% of women with breast cancer go on to suffer from depression, and that more often than not it strikes when active treatment is finished. So no, you are not a freak! I'm not at your stage on this rollercoaster yet but I am very aware that this is going to be a problem for me.
You might be interested to know that my psych also said there was a study being conducted comparing the emotional trauma of a breast cancer diagnosis to PTSD. Apparently they are remarkably similar. Hopefully this will one day lead to more support and effort being made by clinicians to the mental damage BC causes.
I wish you all the very best and hope that some of the other wonderful women here can assist. Be kind to yourself, sending hugs. K xox
