Scared!

Oh what a lovely thing to say DemonDolly, thank you so much.   I just started to write as I wanted to keep a bit of a record for myself really and then realised I could put it on here, which seemed much better than some random blog site.  I'm humbled that I can help.  You take care now x

Aww what your cancer nurse said about the treatment options is very helpful to hear and I think we need all the positivity we can get at the moment!! It’s lovely of you to reply to my message and i of course keep you updated on my scans and maybe you could keep me updated with your progress. Think that may be a great help to us both and all the other ladies on here going through this awful journey. Big hugs to you xxx

Just a bit of advice needed ... does anyone else find the mornings the most scary. I feel overwhelmed with fear most of the day but especially in the morning. Also I’m trying not to look at google but do find this a struggle. I suppose I’m looking for reassurance when I’m fact it has the opposite effect. Any tips for managing fear would really help. I’m very new to the forum and have  not looked at the blogs yet .. maybe these would be useful??? I’m already loving the support on here and being able to share stuff. Thank you so much 

Aldo I know this is ridiculous but how to you create your own post on the Forum.... I’m struggling to post lol. Wanted to ask about the Macmillan support in a new thread and no idea how to do it

Thank you again xxx

I find mornings difficult as well as soon as I wake up it comes into my mind you have breast cancer! I’m still in shock from my diagnosis the only way I’m coping is to take each day as it comes. Iyou do a new thread isn’t that a new post? That’s what I do. I found a herbal tea that helps to calm me during the day Twinings’A moment of calm ‘. And I make myself go for a long walk every day. Wishing you good luck for all your treatment ️

Hi the anxiety is awful isn't it. I feel mine at night. Sleep for a few hours then pace about the house. I often feel like I am in shock - I am cold and tremble.  I have a history of depression so I am very mindful of that and have made an appointment with a Counsellor I saw when my dad died. Its not for everyone but I found it really helpful and I have come to the conclusion that getting through this mentally maybe harder for me than the physical. I am seeing him Monday and hope that session gives me abit more calm and tools. Sending big hug to you.

Walking is good. I am rereading trashy love books that don't need much thought but which are light and seem to make the world feel slightly better!!

The breast cancer nurse I saw when I got the full biopsy results told me to avoid google but gave me leaflets written by breast cancer care and said to only use their site or Macmillan for any info I wanted to look at. The only other thing I looked up was targit IORT as someone mentioned it on a thread on here I wanted more info on that. The weekend mornings are the most difficult for me as it’s not such a structured routine. During the week I’m up at 6 walking the dog and even when I’ve not slept well due to overthinking it really helps me with the start of my day. It livens me up, then it’s getting the grandkids to school and work. Weekends are harder, this morning I’m feeling quite anxious but that is also due to today being the day I tell my twin granddaughters. 

Hi hope it goes ok. I will be thinking of you. 

Hi everyone. I am also recently diagnosed. I have TNBC

I start chemo on Wednesday. Blood and covid tests tomorrow.

The anxiety it horrible, I am getting only about 5 hours sleep a night, luckily I no longer have to go to work as my boss has been great and furloughed me, that's one positive thing to say about covid!!!

As for the aches and pains.... I keep thinking the same.

My OH is being so supportive, I really don't know what I'd do without him ️

Love to you all