Feeling A Bit Overwhelmed Today!

I feel for you. I too had my first diagnosis in 2013 and my second in 2021, like you grade 3, in lymph nodes. I’m sorry you’re having a bad day, my advice? Give into it. Sod the house work. Give yourself a day off. Have a nice bath, then decide what you’re going to do with your day off. Walk? Read? Box set? Naughty food? Is there a good friend that will do something with you that you fancy? Give yourself space to be annoyed/sad/angry/feel sorry for yourself and regroup a little bit. Also, look into ‘spoons theory’ which I found very helpful to managing fatigue, I also found advice from an OT friend that I should do only an hours activity, followed by 15 mins, total rest (no scrolling, reading, watching tv, just sitting or lying down on sofa) really helpful when I was struggling with energy. This time is so draining in so many ways, don’t beat yourself up for needing to rest, all the best xx

Hi Rusty I agree with Anna sod the housework, it can wait.  I had breast cancer with op, chemo and radiotherapy in 2013 too.  In 2024 it came back now have stage 4 cancer.  I used to be so rigid with cleaning the house from top to bottom every Friday.  Now I really am not so bothered which feels liberating in a way .  Anyway I hope that you get some relief from your symptoms soon.

Lee x

I didn't need BC to say "Sod the house work". But I did use to do it in bigger chunks.Now if I'm that way inclined I do, either or, if I try the whole lot I pay for it the next day. 

Today is a day for being kind to yourself. A walk round the block to spot the snowdrops would be ideal. The sun might even break through. 

Thank goodness January is over.

Hi - thank you all for your encouragement to scrap housework and chill!  I followed your advice and did absolutely nothing at all apart from cups tea / coffee.  I retreated to bed for an hour at lunchtime (felt dreadful) and went to bed for the night about 9.15 pm (usually 10.30 pm).  I slept right through and this morning I am trying to be positive and crack on (I am not really a sit and do nothing person).  Thank you all again, gentle hugs everybody xx