Hi @"Gayle Taylor", my diagnosis was around the same time as yours and yes, I still suffer some of the effects from the Taxotere etc I had during treatment but it sounds as though you are still battling on a lot of fronts. @Unicornkisses' suggestion about seeing your GP to organise a mental health plan is a good one and may help you to organise your thoughts and put in place some coping strategies.
I also wondered if you are still seeing your oncologist as they should be able to help with some of the lingering and frustrating side-effects you are still getting. It is hard to move on when you feel like crap and like it will never end. If your oncologist is not helping, maybe look at seeing someone else as although many doctors are fabulous, some seem to become a bit blase about what their patients are going through and you need to be seen and heard. Also wondering if you are still seeing your breast care nurse, or whether it might be time to check in with them, or even contact the helpline through the Cancer Council on 131120 to chat to someone who might understand and be able to offer some other suggestions for help and support.
I do get your frustration about achieving some kind of normality. You have been through (and still going through) a lot and although it is five years down the track it does take a long time to process and move on. For me, it is still a work in progress, with some days definitely being better than others, but good on you for reaching out on here. I wish you all the best, Jane xx
