I cannot sleep

Hi EvelynA 

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  I totally understand why you can't sleep - it's pretty much a usual theme for us when diagnosed, sadly.  It's realy hard because as soon as you wake you are full of worry and as you say 'can't shut the brain off'.

Maybe it would be worth speaking to your doctor to see if they can give you anything for your current insomnia?

In the meantime, here's a thread of all the other ladies that have the same difficulties if you want to chat to someone in the middle of the night as there's likely going to be someone on this thread around.

Kindest wishes, Lesley

Hi EvelynA

i completely understand your anxieties - the way I dealt was to not think about my health but firmly affirm and believe I am in good hands with my NHS doctors and they will do their best to make me better - staying positive and having positive affirmations is so important to prepare your body to receive the treatment in future - your body and your mind need to believe that there is hope and there is promise of good treatment options and time is your best friend - journal your anxieties before bed time - use a traditional pen and paper to write / that way you write down and allow your mind to empty its thoughts before going to bed 

conviction from within is the first medicine before any other physical treatment - go for walks in nature or do what makes you happy paint/cook/read/music - very important to prepare your body  to receive the treatment 

if you are a believer - then put your Faith in Him - for me my belief was my anchor through this storm and I am stronger at the end of the treatment - surgery, radiation and currently on hormone treatment 

my prayers and love - believe that Even this shall pass away 

love xx