Hello,
last year I received the news that my mum has stage 4 cancer in her breast and bones. Wow what a shock! It came from nowhere, one day she was happy and healthy and the next after some blood test for feeling achey in her ribs our family's life was turned upside-down. so here I am one year on feeling completely lost and alone. I’m suffering with severe anxiety I have been signed off work for over 6 months and I can barely leave my house. I feel so much guilt for not spending as much time as I can with my mum and not being there as much as my sisters but I’m really struggling with communicating and was hoping there is someone that can please give me a little bit of light in this dark place I’m in or is anyone else feeling this way?
Hi , so sorry to hear about your mother and glad you have found here to help let out some of the pain you are feeling.
I know I really struggled with my wifes cancer and ended up doing a living with less stress course, it helped me to focus on the here and now and appreciate what I have rather than get lost in anxiety over a future that might not even happen - in my fears I always projected something worse than what really happened. The controlled breathing exercises were also great for relaxation and also for dealing with the unexpected things life throws in our way.
I am glad your sisters are there too and are supporting your mum but I am sure she would like to see you too just to know you are moving forward would I am sure give her a lift.
<<hugs>>
Steve
