Coping Mechanisms

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Hi its been a while since i last posted on here but I am a seasoned lurker and like to see how people are getting on.

Just wondered if anyone has some suggestions for coping mechanisms for all stages throughout this journey. I've been in a real dark place lately dealing with a rollercoaster of emotions since my active treatment finished in 2019.

Since then I've had a couple of scares which thankfully turned out to be nothing serious but currently going through a new find now and just feel like it never stops, the anxiety, the poking and prodding.

I just want to stop crying ALL THE TIME too!! I think I found a new lump in the opposite side to my original but more in the chest muscle near sternum. I have an appointment at the breast clinic again on Friday and of course my anxiety is through the roof. 

Sorry for the rant but I feel like this has just been building up and I am close to bursting.

Of course I know I dont know yet what this thing in my chest is yet and I could be getting myself worked up all over nothing. but I am feeling so drained mentally...

  • N3ss3r i'm so sorry you're feeling like this and going through another scare. Its the last thing anyone needs after what we've all gone/going through.

    Just remember that no matter what happens, you've already been through this, you know what to do and know you can get through it. I had Hodgkins Lymphoma at 21 and then TNBC at 34 (last year), I just had to keep telling myself prior to confirmation of TNBC that I was a seasoned player and I knew how to deal with this nonsense again. I know its easier said that done but that's what helped me.

    I wish you all the best for your appointment on Friday, keep your head up and if you need to rant some more, please do!!!!

    Jem x

  • Thank you for your reply Jem x

    It really do appreciate it. 

    Its amazing how we can muster up strength/courage or whatever you might want to call it from somewhere to deal with things!! It just seems a lil hard to put into perspective at first!

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    Aw, I'm so sorry to hear this. Can you get out for a walk? I think walking has saved my mental health many times over the years.