Hi
Apart from the 48 hrs after diagnosis, where I sobbed my heart out, I have been generally upbeat however, this morning I woke up and feel very low. Its not my usual feelings for the 1st Jan. I know its going to be a challenging year. I know I am entitled to feel sorry for myself on occasion and tomorrow I am getting my big girl positive pants back on, but has anyone else felt mixed emotions today? I have even felt slightly annoyed by the usual well wishes and "hope you had a great night" etc. Of course, I have kept my thoughts to myself, however internally I am envious that I am not my usual carefree and cheerful self and on top of navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, I am still sore from surgery, have a sore nether region, as I can no longer use vagifem and Yes moisturiser isn't cutting it,and my wrist hurts from too much scrolling on my phone . I have plans for more positive approach; routine, walks in nature and exercise works well for me. The xmas treats have now been eaten, so back to healthy food again and I will continue to journal. Just courious if others have felt similar over the festive period?
I remember going into Christmas and new year in 2022, I’d just finished chemo in the November and was going in to have mastectomy and diep reconstruction in the January and I really struggled to be upbeat, and was finding everyone and everything annoying. So hard. Oddly I’ve felt quite mixed feelings this new year too, I think going through something like this changes you, then other things happen that we have to deal with, sometimes it’s hard to be upbeat, especially facing the unknown. Then there’s the expectation of being happy this time of year and that forced fun grates sometimes xx
Thanks for your reply. Its strangely comforting.to know its not just me. I know others will be feeling it too. Its quite therapeutic to just share it and get it off my chest. I hope you are also able to feel more upbeat soon, if you are also experiencing low mood etc xxx
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