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Hot Flushes!
I am wondering how long these hot flushes last! Feels like I am a council worker in the hot midday sun permanently!
How does one think feminine when these flushes keep us so sweaty?
Can anyone out there give me any suggestions? My oncologist says they will subside, I guess as time goes along new things come to mind and going forward after treatment what will life be like?
I feel relations with my partner may never be the same after enjoying a very good sex life! Now I don't feel like the same person....and trying keep my sense of humour! My partner seems distant or is that me looking into the mirror seeing a bald woman! Tufty hair and slight acne, yes you read right acne at 55, what a sight! Not sexy at all.
This is difficult stuff.
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I saw a picture of a bc survivor on facebook, there was a story attached with an image of this girl. She was standing with hands on hips, looking directly into the lens, her hair was short from treatment and seems a double mascetomy, her face was lit up with a beautiful smile and air of confidence and happiness, this was inspiring and wish i kept the image when my bald head looks balder if that makes sense! It was like she was saying, this is me.
I saw a picture of a bc survivor on facebook, there was a story attached with an image of this girl. She was standing with hands on hips, looking directly into the lens, her hair was short from treatment and seems a double mascetomy, her face was lit up with a beautiful smile and air of confidence and happiness, this was inspiring and wish i kept the image when my bald head looks balder if that makes sense! It was like she was saying, this is me.
How was the rain up there Paula! I am so glad it's cooler. Walked the beach today, windy but refreshing, happy too that I could walk the same distance pre diagnosis! Didn't feel any hot flushes haha too windy!
How was the rain up there Paula! I am so glad it's cooler. Walked the beach today, windy but refreshing, happy too that I could walk the same distance pre diagnosis! Didn't feel any hot flushes haha too windy!
- Me too ;) P x
- I go through stages with mantras, chakras etc. still hunting for the perfect meditation... Aren't we all? Paula x
- Haha. Soo looking forward to it!
- Thanks Paula. Wish you were in Melbourne! ;)
Yep, I still suffer from the busy mind syndrome even after 25 years. I have a mantra, but when my mind is racing I find it helps to say 'Just be still'.... Don't know if you use any of the chakras in your meditation, but I find if I focus on the heart chakra, it gets me out of my head and more into my body. Yes, we'll have a wine and bloody hot curry for you...only joking about the curry! Pam xx
- Been meaning to comment. Love your new profile pic. You look great. Paula x
