Hi @odette, so sorry you joined the MBC club. Me too. I had BC in 2020 and diagnosed with MBC to bones in July 2023.
I found the first 6 months to be torture. So hard emotionally to deal with. But as others have said there are loads of treatments, more coming and many people live many many years now. I think we are living at the right time for new treatments and hope.
It is uncertain and everything about this disease is that way, but so is life without MBC. Anything can happen to anyone at any time.
So how to stay positive....this is what I do.
# Firstly refuse to give up.
#Keep engaged with your medical team. #Know that there are so many treatments but step it through - one treatment at a time - even with chemo
#Don't get ahead of yourself. Living in the now is everything.
#Practice mindfulness and meditation. #Exercise, go for walks every day if you can. # Be with people who matter and ditch the rest.
#Make yourself the priority and don't take others stuff on.
Eat well
# Rest when you need to
# Accept help or ask for it
# Get counselling
# join a support group if there are any in your area.
# try yoga or tai chi or laughing therapy
# practice gratitude every single day. It really helps. I use an app called Delightful. It's free.
# don't google things
# Otis retreats may help give you and your family a break
# listen to Charlotte Tottenham podcasts
# take up a new hobby or craft.
These are just a few ideas. You reached out here and that too is positive. Consider joining the mets group too. Best wishes to you. Sending love ❤️
