New here wife mother 40 year old breast cancer diagnosis and the total emotional rollercoaster any women can offer advice in the stage of total panic would be most appreciated x
hello BHope, am so sorry to read you're in turmoil right now. The first reaction to calm your distress a wee bit could be helped with deep breathing exercises, inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds and repeat for a few times, it helps the vegus nerve which, in turn will aid your distress. Definitely helped me when I was first diagnosed....
When I was diagnosed at 46 last year it was a huge shock, so I can empathise with how you are feeling now. This is the worst part. As has already been said, take some deep breaths. Something that helped me was writing in a journal. It really helped to ground me and get all my feelings and worries out and start to process them. I know everything feels really scary right now, but I guarantee when you know more and what your treatment plan will be the panic will lessen. x
