Meltdown

Cry for as long as you need, this is an endurance race not a fight, nothing to be strong for, this is about you, you are in the most scary place, your family will love you and try to help you regardless, try to be kind to yourself, we have all been where you are now, you are not alone.  Love from Ann

Tgank you Ann. I tried so hard to stay strong and not even really think about what has happened.

Awww. Sending a big hug. I've had days like this. The rollercoaster of appointments and treatment and then when you stop and think about it, the emotions are just overwhelming. I empathise a lot with this. Its the little things that tip us over and not even related sometimes. Crying is a good release but can make you feel exhausted. Do something for you - watch a favourite prog on TV, listen to music and /or make yourself a cuppa. Tomorrow is another day. We are here for you x

Thank you. I feel quite foolish making a fuss but I am someone who very rarely cries so it has come as quite a shock to me!

Everyone is different in how they cope. I certainly have become more emotional since my diagnosis. Its your body's way of letting out the stress of being strong. Dont feel foolish ots a natural thing to have a cry. Hopefully there is someone at home or close to you who can give you a proper hug as that helps too x

Between my surgery and RT my youngest son popped round to see me. He's 29. All he did was ask how are you doing and I just broke down and sobbed for what seemed like ages. I was sore after the op  not sleeping worried about my results and had just had some upsetting news about a friend healthwise

He was fabulous and gave me a huge cuddle and just got everything right. I'd not appreciated how him supporting his partner and her family through her brother's 5 year battle with an inoperable brain tumour had given him insight and empathy. Plus he is a great hugger !! 

Sometimes the tears just need to come and that emotional release happen. It's tiring to be true but if I need to cry I let it out now and feel better for it 

Big hugs xxx

My dear old nan used to say “better out than in” and I agree. A cancer diagnosis is a huge thing and sometimes we need to let it all out. I still do occasionally and don’t keep my fears or worries to myself like I used to - sometimes I feel sorry for my friends! Lxx

Ah what a wonderful son you have. 

Yes I think I needed the tears. My chest and jaw hurt from the sobbing. I have been so tense. My husband came back early from work as I had sounded upset on the phone. He said it had been a long time coming and that for someone as overly emotional as me it is surprising how rarely I ever cry!

I huess I felt I was being silly feeling upset when I was lucky the cancer hadn't spread and really I was being self indulgent when others are dealing with so much worse. But this week it just finally hit me what a big tbing it is for anyone to hear the word Cancer and that I am entitled to a little self pity after all.

sorry guess not huess