Hi
I thought I was copying with my diagnosis pretty well - found out 4 weeks ago surgery scheduled for next week. And then I had a full on melt down last night. The surgery has been arranged so I can go to my daughters graduation but I am panicking about the rising covid rates and having to postpone the op but I really don’t want to miss her graduation and I have already cancelled a holiday. Spa day and theatre break all of which were birthday presents.
I found myself getting really angry last night with my partner who had done nothing wrong apart from worrying about the electrics in the garage instead of being a mind reader for me. I am also resenting his decision to go back to work after having semi retired - (I am still working but have got used to there not being competing priorities) and in short am being wholly unreasonable. He is taking it well but I don’t recognise myself. Can anyone relate?
Hearing the words you have cancer is a big deal and usually hits us all at some point . You are angry at the universe for stepping in and messing up your plans routine. You can't control it so you focus on controlling other things and your anger comes out when you can't control that either .
Hi Aly
I can totally relate, my emotions are all over the place and I have days where I am horrible to my closest family, I think they understand as its a total rollercoaster!!
I have been made redundant, my auntie died suddenly and my mum fell and broke her wrist badly a day before I was diagnosed and needed a big operation, so I am a walking mess of emotions.
Take care of yourself,
Lots of love x
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