Finally given in and accepted I need Counselling

Sorry to hear you are feeling down. You have done so well and provided a lot of support on here for many of us. I hope you get the counselling soon. 

I suppose no one can guarantee anything and maybe we are just lucky there is treatment for this disease. I think we all probably just need to take every day as it comes because that's all any one has. No one knows what tomorrow will bring.

I'm not sure where you are just now with treatment but  could you get away somewhere for a few days or just do something you enjoy with loved ones. Sorry I don't mean to belittle how you are feeling just trying to help.

Xx

Thanks. Just done Cycle 3 yesterday. FEC. Filgastrim injections from tomorrow for 7 days. Had to ring helpline tonight as low temp most of today. 35.4. Cycle 4 changing to different drug for 3 cycles, plus Herceptin Injections. We have booked to go to Lake District for few days end of May, I do try to have things sorted to look forward to fairly regularly. Luckily we have a campervan with cooking facilities and own loo, so have days at seaside etc. I have a wonderful support network of hubby, kids, grandchildren and friends. What am I complaining about? .... 

Just think I need to cry/rant whatever it takes with someone who can offer a way of coping with the long term changes, switch my mind off etc. Thanks for caring. Jo x

It sounds like you have some great things going on in your life.

I had 3 EC and then 3 docetaxil.( now 6 weeks post chemo) .I had a melt down after the first 3 and the oncology nurse said this was usual at the half way mark. She said not only does the chemo give you rubbish side effects but it plays havoc with your hormones.

It's good to have a rant sometimes I do as well then it's pick yourself up dust yourself down and start all over again. 

Lots of women have survived this disease and have a good life and we will too .

Xx

Hi lovely 

I think the mental impact of this disease is so so hard and I don’t know what I would do without the support in here 

I’m also looking at counselling but playing it by ear a little bit at the moment 

Let us know how you get on , hopefully you won’t have to wait too long 

hugs 

L xx

Will do. Jo 

Oh jo

Ive got counselling next week,been very teary..

Im sure it may help

Ive had my first filgastrim today.

Got a huge constipated tummy 

Been a beautiful day but feel so unsettled right now

Sending you lovex

Hi Gander, I think you´re taking a positive and brave step in seeking counselling. As others have already said, the emotional and mental impact of this is beyond tough some days.

And I agree that we can have so many good things in our lives at the same time but the knowledge of, "Shit, I have cancer" is always there and it can make enjoying the usual things much harder.

I think crying and ranting sounds a good way forward. Sending hugs xx

Thanks so much. Grateful for everyone's support. Granddaughter coming for weekend so that will cheer me up. Jo x

Jo 

Hope youre ok,have a lovely time with your grandaughter.

When counselling rung up the other day i said i probably dident need it but feel i need it now,im sure it will help us 

Dee 

If you are looking then I’d request the referral as I asked three months ago. I was referred for cognitive behaviour therapy and did two phone sessions where they said there was actually nothing wrong with my thinking pattern and it doesn’t really help cancer patients. I have now been referred to an actual counsellor to talk through it like a trauma but it’s a 12 week wait. Might be best as I’m in the thick of chemo at the moment, but you’ll probably be waiting a long time so might be best to get the ball rolling .

all the best xx