Hello, feeling low

Hi Cadmonkey,

You’ve been through a lot. I think diagnosis and treatment for BC takes a great psychological toll. You’ve had all the thoughts and fears to go through. I’ve found that there’s a lot you go through on your own as you don’t want to burden people and want to seem positive.

Have you thought of counselling? It might be good to actually talk to someone where you feel able to express yourself fully. I’m going to try it as I feel it will be beneficial.

You now need to heal psychologically too.

Well done on going through your treatment. Fab to hear you don’t need anything else treatment wise.

All the best.

Bluebell xx

Thank you so much for getting in touch Bluebell. Yes, counselling has crossed my mind. That’s what prompted me to join this group. Makes all the difference speaking with others in a similar situation. Good luck with your counselling, hope it helps, all best wishes cadmonkey

Hi . Am I right in guessing you had DCIS?  I had this and had radiotherapy too as best and braces then just annual mammogram for 5 years.  Click on my name and you'll see my story.  
Being told you have cancer is a big deal so it's normal to feel like sh!t   It's also normal for those close to you to trivialise it as they think that's helpful to you.  Just say you struggling being told you had cancer and need some time to accept it and while you know it's very treatable it's still a big deal to you.  Xx

Thanks, yes I had DCIS. I’ll try and speak up more!

{{{Hugs}}}

I can't think what to say as I'm struggling too but offer lots of {{{Hugs}}}

I would think you could ask a MacMillan person for help to cope with all you've been through.  I've had contact with someone fromk 'MacMillan Cancer Care Navigator Service' which I suspect other hospitals will have something similar.  Maybe contact MacMillan Cancer Support ( https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ ) and they will be able to help you

Wishing you all the best.  You'll get there ...  :) 

Thanks for reaching out, just knowing others are feeling the same and understand helps, hugs to you too, take care.

Hi Cadmonkey. I think it is completely understandable to feel as you do and would follow the advice of others here to speak out to someone other than family or friends. This I think will relieve a lot of anxiety. Being able to say what you really feel. I am so pleased that you don’t need further treatment and wish you well for the future. Take care

Thanks Nineteen, you take care too