Hello,
I’m finding it very hard at the moment.
My husband’s cancer has progressed with two growths found in his brain. He’s currently undergoing Chemotherapy. He has had a couple of falls and gets what he calls fuzzy spells, where he has lack of coordination, balance and confusion for a few minutes. This coupled with being in Tier4 lockdown with my husband advised to Shield, I’m finding it difficult. I know I’m stressed, suffering from lack of sleep and lack of family support as no one can come in to the house.
I understand that there are many many people in the same situation and I’m hoping there is someone out there who can suggest some coping strategies. Thank you x
HI Vesmal.
sorry to hear about your husband. Mine has a grade 4 glioblastoma so I understand where you're coming from.
Think we're all stressed and scared in this group but the one thing about this group is that you're not alone.
As for coping strategies, everyone is different. I find getting some fresh air every day helps. Even if it is only a few minutes standing in the garden. Make time to do the things you enjoyed doing before this horrible diagnosis whether that's reading, listening to music, cooking, exercise. Find something you can escape into. Have you tried writing a journal? I find it helps to write it all out of my system but then again I'm an indieauthor so writing is my escape. Journaling is a great tool though to help you cope.
Hang in there
big hugs
Wee Me xx
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