New here and at the end of treatment

Hi Oscaranddaisy and a very warm welcome to the forum. Sorry you find yourself here but for me it’s been a great place for support and shared experiences. Your case sounds similar to mine - you can click on people’s profiles to see their ‘stories’. I’ve been on Anastrozole for nearly 4 years and I regard myself as still having treatment as I’m still popping a daily pill! And that brings me a package of side effects which can be challenging. Firstly I’d like to say that you are not alone in not knowing how to ‘move on’. Lots of us have struggled at the end of ‘active’ treatment, sometimes because those around us seem to think ‘it’s over’ and that we should be back to ‘normal’. A friend suggested a girls night out to celebrate the end of my radiotherapy but I had to tactfully explain that I really didn’t feel at all like celebrating. I definitely feel that my ‘normal’ is nothing like my pre cancer normal. 
Secondly, you may already know of these but there are ‘Moving on’ sessions run I think by breastcancernow, I’m sure one of the lovely folk here will post details as I haven’t done them myself but have heard high praise here for them. 
Lastly, I have found this article so useful over the years, it seems to say a lot of how I have felt at various stages. Each time I read it it resonates with feelings I’ve had or am having. 
There’s no quick fix for how you’re feeling but I hope that becoming part of this community will help. Counselling is another suggestion - it really can be hard to come to terms with what’s happened after a cancer diagnosis. Sending love and a big virtual hug your way, HFxx 

Sorry forgot to post the link for the article!  Xxx

www.workingwithcancer.co.uk/.../After-the-treatment-finishes-then-what.pdf

Hi Oscaranddaisy

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you had breast cancer.  There's a very good article on the internet called After the treatment finishes than what? by a Dr Peter Harvey.  I've read the article myself and found it very helpful.  The following is the link to the article:  http://www.livingwell-cancer-support.org.uk/docs/Peter20HarveyAfte the Treatment Finishes then What.pdf.  Hopefully you will find it helpful as well.

The best piece of advice I can give you is not to be too hard on yourself you will get there eventually. Take things on day at a time. If you haven't tried meditation why not give it a go, there are some good apps out there like Calm Radio and Breathe.  I've tried it and found it also helpful.  I've also gone to counselling which I am having at the moment and I'm finding it very useful, so why not think about giving it a try.  If you have a Maggie's centre near you you can pop in for a chat with one of their volunteers which you might also find useful.  They can arrange for someone to talk to you about how you are feeling.  

Wishing you the best of luck with the future.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Thank you. I will definitely read the article 

Thank you. 

Think this should be the link for moving on courses…. Xx

breastcancernow.org/.../moving-forward