Roll on the holidays

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FormerMember

14 Dec 2010

I should be feeling on top of the world with holidays coming up but I am not. The chemo brain shows no sign of disappearing - I am feeling constantly fuzzy and is made worse when I try to do anything. I am going in circles my brain doesn't want to think straight. Cooking is a nightmare and takes so long. I forget about pans put on and light ovens without remembering to remove the contents. No accidents but it greatly concerns me. I am struggling to remember things that should come off the top of my head. I have given up on earrings as they are too fiddly to put in and the holes are now sealed. and I feel scared - which I know is silly as I have nothing to be scared about.. I wander around of a night unable to sleep as though I am in the midst of an unseen nightmare.

Given a choice I would go to bed and not get up. Roll on the holiday and some rest where I dont have to think about anything. Perhaps it is sub concious fear of the next hospital appointment.

FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Solent,

You sound in abit of a state. Before you do have an accident. Do you have a timer.? If you, do write down all the things you need to do when you are cooking.

Set the timer to go off before you start. If you feel you dont have the confidence to do it on your own do you have a Family member who is willing to give you a hand,or a friend. Its better to be safe than sorry the last thing you want to do is end up burning yourself or doing yourself an injury. But dont try and do it on your own if you feel uncomfortable about it. Just be careful.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Won't be long to your hols Solent, you just need a well deserved break. Think of going some where lovely and warm.

Its not suprising that you are worried about you next appointment, just try and put it to the back of you mind for a while.

Love Rosie
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pauli over 13 years ago

Have a lovely holiday, think of nothing, have fun, relax, do all the things you have always wanted to do but have been putting off for a rainy day.

tell us all about it when you return.

seasons greetings to you all.

pauli............
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Solent,

Chemo brain is a nightmare that people don't realise exists - they think yo are having laugh when you say you've got it. Just make sure you do enough to keep body and mid together, and use the timer as Sarsfield says. At least it will alert you when necessary. I'm sure you must have family that will help out. As for fuzzy heads, I haev that too,a dn make sure I don;t drive when I feel fuzzy, but ta the moment sleeping is no problem - I just zonk out at night, and sometimes in the day too with the recurrence I have. We all feel depressed at some time, but if you think it is geeting too much Please ask for counselling, there is alwasy somebody that will listen and make you feel a bit better. I'm sure if you don;t do too mcuh for Christams, and enjoy the laxy days you'll feel better. Are you going on holiday, that will definatly help. Keep positive and keep smiling.

Love n hugs

Viv
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Jan,

I sympathise with the chemo brain as my memory is not at all what it used to be. Hopefully, you will relax on holiday and put any worries aside.

Look forward to hearing all about it.

Take care,

Love lizzie xx
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