I can’t sleep because I’m so stressed

Hi sorry to hear your news, but it's only been a few months.I was totally exhausted tired and still not back to full strength after a year. It really takes time and rest, healthy eating relaxing listening to calming music helps. Just take things slowly please do not push yourself listen to your body every one is different but most of all be kind to you only do things you want, wishing you well on your journey x

Not sleeping is the worst thing, I do relate to being stressed before results. For me I used walking and distraction to get me through it. Nothing is easy when you are in this state, it's all energy sapping. There is a forum called walking back to happiness that someone started 6 yrs ago that is still going strong. I had the Oncotype DX and mine was favourable. I had 5 days of radiotherapy and now take Tamoxifen, I started on Letrozole but changed due to knee problems and osteoporosis. 

Walking 5 times each week for 30 mins is recommended for people with cancer. Having some sort of routine is so important, esp with eating and drinking. Love yourself, massage your breast with bio oil. It helps to keep the scar tissue dissolving I believe and helps the outside scar to lay flat. Watch day time TV or catch up on films. Speak to your GP or breast care nurse, dealing with anxiety is important for overall health. 

The surgeon said to me, the rest of your body is healthy is just that bit that needs dealing with. People mean well but they haven't a clue how it feels. Being reassured by their over optimism is something I just agreed with, better to ignore it. Fingers crossed. Xxxx

Considering you were diagnosed in August I think you are doing great. Don’t put pressure on yourself. This really is all about you. Get pampered and take advantage of the probable many offers of support. Well meaning people say all the right things but unless they have gone through it they can have no idea of what is going on mentally and physically. I hope like me you have been assigned a fabulous caring nurse. Call her and tell her how you feel. Or if not call the Macmillen help line. Don’t try to do too much too soon. Your body has been through an awful lot. Relax and look  after you. You cannot change what you may have to go through but look at all the amazing women that have come through this. You are part of an extraordinary tribe of brave and wonderful women. We are all with you. Sending love and hugs. Lizzy.  

Thank you so much for your kind, wise words and suggestions. You’ve really helped. I am trying to eat healthily and you reminded me about how helpful relaxing music can be. I actually put my earphone headband on last night and the music helped. You're right in that I need to be kind to myself. 

Thank you for your post. You’ve been really helpful. I’ve actually taken your advice and have started going out walking each day. I’m fortunate to live in a village so there’s no excuse really! 

Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate you (and others) taking the time. I’m not good at being kind to myself, maybe it’s a mum thing? I think it helps hearing the advice from someone who’s been there. Without that there’s a tendency to think I’m being a bit slow at recovering, when actually it doesn’t matter how long it takes.