Emotional wreck

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Hi

I'm new to this group. Diagnosed after screening programme at the end of August, lumpectomy surgery 3 weeks later which was 5 weeks ago. I had a lumpectomy of a grade 2, stage 2 lump. Got bad infection in lymph node wound which has now gone. Main wound (approx 7cm) has been fine & lymph node wound still smarting. Feel like I have toothache in my boob. Awaiting oncologist appointment.

I've a very supportive partner who has assured me the changes to my body don't affect him at all as I've had a few meltdowns about this. My sister & kids & friends are also really supportive but hardly heard from my mum, other sister & brother which upsets me a lot, particularly my mum. I'm also going through a very messy divorce.

I'm really struggling with my emotions & this morning cried for 3 hours solid. I know I'm lucky that my cancer is all out after surgery & my prognosis is good but the whirlwind that has been the last 2 months has finally caught up with me & I'm an emotional wreck & surely I should feel happy it has been treated quickly & I have a positive outcome after the radiotherapy. 

I had to come off HRT & am now 3 weeks into Letreazole.

Sorry for offloading but I just feel so low.

  • I’m so sorry you’re feeling low and I know it’s useless to tell you to try and stay positive. After all, if you could I’m sure you would. 
    The important thing is not to feel guilty about your mood and how it might affect others. After all you’ve been through a lot, much of which will affect your mood.
    Even without the shock of the diagnosis, the surgery, the changes to your body and the drugs, dealing with a divorce and coming off HRT would probably have made anyone feel weepy.
    If you want to cry or can’t help it then cry. Eat junk food if that’s all you want to do right now, watch trashy tv, stay in bed, do whatever gets you through the day. 
    Your hormones will settle down and one day you’ll begin to feel, if not like the old you, at least a brighter version of the new you. And your partner will be there with you. 

    Good luck. 

  • Hi DiddleyD

    Welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with breast cancer.  There is absolutely no need to apologise for offloading you are going through an awful lot at the moment. There is no right for wrong way to feel during this difficult time.  You might find it useful to talk to someone about what you are going through at the moment.  You could ring the helpline on 0808 808 0000 which is open from 8 am to 8 pm or if you have a Maggie's centre or another cancer centre near you you could either give them a ring or call into them and talk to someone there.

    Wishing you the best of luck with your oncologist's appointment.

    Best wishes

    Daisy53

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  • Thank you. I hope it passes soon x

  • Thank you, I will give the helpline a call x

  • Hello DiddleyD

    I am 9 weeks post lumpectomy & nodes removed.  I am also all clear.  Awaiting my radiotherapy in November.  I had to come off HRT and now on Letrosole - 5 days.  This morning I had an enormous panic attack in the shower.  Managed to get out the shower and started bawling for no real reason.  My husband sat beside me holding my hand till the spasm was over.  Is it the leptresole or the lack of HRT Who knows.  Hopefully it will pass for us both very quickly a.  Pray 

  • Oh I'm so sorry for you too. It's probably a bit of everything, cancer, no HRT, letrozole & its good you have a supportive husband too. My ex was a narcissist & not supportive with anything so to have my new partner is amazing, I just worry about coming across too needy. 

    I hope you feel better soon too x

  • Hi

    Sorry you will never come across as needy.  We are all on here to support each other and vent if need be.  We will get through this oh yes