I have breast cancer, recently having had a mastectomy. A couple of days ago my emotions have gone mad, i feel low, crying, angry, said a few nasty things to my partner. I just feel out of control with emotional distress. My partner isnt helping by asking is me being upset my new normal and to act my age. I dont feel he listens even though i try and talk to him. Today he said he doesnt love me, i can make my own way to my hospital appointment even though i cant drive and i dont feel i have a support network. Im struggling badly with body image which has triggered historical ptsd. I dont know what to do and need some support.
I have had to struggle washing myself, as he wouldnt help. He hasnt made me anything to eat but got his own. I feel abandoned at my most vulnerable
Hi Jellyfish20 so sorry to hear about the time you are having.
Talking with others who have navigated the same journey may help you a lot so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Breast Cancer support group. This will be a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group please click on the link below
…… then once the group page opens click in the [Black - Click to Join - Banner] that appears at the bottom of the page and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [ + ] in the top right of the group page.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
((hugs))
reading all the posts it seems this does happen with some partners and seems to be their way of coping or not coping. My only advice is focus on yourself as much as possible some days this works me other days it doesn’t I do feel I’d cope better living alone and that’s something ive told him I will pick this up when I’m finished with relentless hospital appointments keep putting one foot in front of the other and find that huge inner boost of strength!
