trying to keep things to myself.. but was wondering....

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FormerMember

9 Aug 2010

well... ive been trying to keep this to myself as much as i possibly could.. but i have spoken about it to a few of you... im going to be having someone to talk to, because of how ive been feeling lately.

only the thought really scares me, makes me feel like im bit loopy or something, the words in the referral letter makes me feel like im loosing the plot...

so today i rang up the "physical health psychology service", (makes me feel a bit like i am mayb a little bit mad) to make my appointment, and they are going to be sending it out in the post, so that i get to see a pyschologist....

but if im really honest, i dont know what i would say to them. because i cant explain how im feeling, or even why ive been as down as i have been. i dunno if id be wasting there time. i mean i shouldnt have nothing to be down about really should i? im in remission, im all clear... but still feel the way i do... the littlest things still upset me.. grrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!

i rang up the hospital today, to find out about wether they know if i have an appointment to speak to the lung specialists or not.. but they seemed abrupt with me. like they hadnt got the time to speak to me... because the last few days ive had a pain in my back when ive been breathing in, and it got to the point i couldnt get comfy lying anyway.. the pain isnt to bad today, but just wanted reasurance.. but they didnt want to know really...

i dunno... just things dont make sense to me... maybe i am just wasting ther time, and i need to try get on with life without speaking to someone.

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Em, Don't feel bad about having counselling I have had it twice at different times in my life and can honestly say it helped me alot.

The psycologists are trained to help you to talk. They will ask you open questions designed to get you started.

I hope it works for you, it really do's sound as if you need to talk to some one.

Take Care Love Julie X
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Em,

Dont get uptight about this,you wont be the first and definately wont be the last to have consultataions with a Psycologist.

I would think nearly everybody who has Cancer has at least one consultation during their treatment. So no your not going mad,just a bit confused but you wil get it sorted and you will feel a lot better.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xxx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Em,

You have been through a lot. It is enough to rock the soundest of people. Talking things through will help.

Some hospital staff can be most off putting - and they don't seem to realise how they come over. They are most likely very nice people.

Take care.

Jan xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hey Missy,

Don't worry about the physcologist- you're not wasting their time. You might find by talking to them you'll find a way to explain how you're feeling. They won't give you any answers but they might lead you to find the answers yourself if you get what I mean.

Also, go to the doctor- GP or whatever about your back,keep on at them- could be nothing but after all that chemo and stuff you need to be reassured (and you dont want it to get worse)

Keep your chin up, easier said than done I know.lx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

hi em,

i have heard it can be quite common to feel low when your in remission, i dont have a clue why, could it be that you`ve spent so much energy fighting the cancer that the tiredness has come over you? i really dont know, but your not alone feeling like that.... as far as the nurses are concerned, sod them, go straight to your oncologists secretary, and ask to speak to him, if you dont have his number, ring your chemo unit and they should give you it....

good luck em, stay strong

(((((((((((((((((((((hugs )))))))))))))))) liz xxx

COURAGE...... IS WHEN YOUR SCARED TO DEATH...... BUT SADDLE UP ANYWAY
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