what do we do for the best?

Sorry you're feeling low. I know that feeling of being 'stir crazy' this time of year. I think you should 'listen' to your body; obviously you  don't want to overdo it, but neither should you  hibernate. I think little trips out will lift your spirits.

As to friends who don't want to 'say the wrong thing', well, as awkward as it is, I believe you have to set the agenda. 'Phone them up and say something like, "haven't seen you for ages. How about popping in for a cup of tea?" You could try to do something whilst they visit; play a game of cards, or suggest watching a DVD together. That way, you can have little chats about trivia and not feel the pressure of long conversations.

Cyber hugs,

KateG

I know what you mean about going out. I have to go out or l get very depressed. You should go out when you feel able just dont try to do too much.

Kate makes a good suggestion about inviting your friends over.

Good luck with your next lot of chemo.

Love Rosie

((hugs)) Badgerxx

Everyone is entitled to some downtime, and the weather and season does nothing to help. Please don't feel guilty that you can't always do as much as you would like, instead remember all the things you have managed to do and the fight you are putting up against this awful disease. Friends are often well meaning but as you say, they often do not know how to cope with the fight that is Cancer and often avoid having to deal with it by avoiding you at just the time when you need them the most:(

So sending you some hugs and knowing that you will find strength to keep up the fight and don't be so hard on yourself. Take every day as it comes, tommorow will hopefuly bring a better day for you. Love and best wishes, Sharonxx

((hugs)) Badgerxx

Everyone is entitled to some downtime, and the weather and season does nothing to help. Please don't feel guilty that you can't always do as much as you would like, instead remember all the things you have managed to do and the fight you are putting up against this awful disease. Friends are often well meaning but as you say, they often do not know how to cope with the fight that is Cancer and often avoid having to deal with it by avoiding you at just the time when you need them the most:(

So sending you some hugs and knowing that you will find strength to keep up the fight and don't be so hard on yourself. Take every day as it comes, tommorow will hopefuly bring a better day for you. Love and best wishes, Sharonxx

love and hugs and thinking of you .....im  just diagnosed in october and chemo starts 12th january got word today so im not feeling overly happy right now down and tearful ...know what you mean about people avoiding you  not seen anyone for days myself but thats life aint it thought it was just me but suddenly i realised its not just me im not alone i have you all on here and thats worth everything to help me and yourself get through each day im so glad you are all beside us on my journey and on yours keep smiling im trying to take care

best wishes for 2011

love jen xxxxx