I have not nursed for 5 years but I had a fifteen year career in cancer nursing. Last week my dad who I adore was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. I can’t stop having nightmares of my professional experience and I’m not sleeping. Is there anybody on here that can relate and what coping mechanisms do you have?
Hi Daughterslove welcome to the forum. I can relate having retired 3 years ago from the NHS, Nursing. You need to put all that you have seen and known of the past and focus on the here and now. The main reason for saying that is that Cancer, all the services and treatments have changed hugely over the years and as you will know every single person with Cancer is totally unique so what happens for one doesn't always work for others if that makes sense?
You take each day as it comes and you put one foot in the front of the other, you cuddle and love your dad as much as you can, listen if he wants to talk but be ok if he doesn't, and you put out of your mind that you are a Nurse, because in this situation you are the daughter and thats a whole different ball game. Its not easy but give it a go and see if it helps any. xxx
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