Not sure what it all means

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Hi Meg

It is only 4 months since you finished your radiotherapy so the fatigue is still a big factor. Don't push yourself so hard, just do what you have to in very short bursts. We underestimate the time that the radiation fatigue lasts. I used to do a few really small jobs first thing in the morning e.g hang the washing out and then get my husband to bring it in later, and then would rest up for a good while before attempting anything else. My husband is no domestic goddess either bless him and so I would ask him to do very small tasks only. In relation to the food he had to go and buy ready made frozen meals and fend for himself while I made what I could manage for myself. You can try to do too much too early and then disappoint yourself. It takes time and then suddenly things start to improve in the fatigue department.

Explain to your family how things are and I'm sure they will understand that at the moment you can't do things like you used to. Ask them to bring food with them and explain that you might have to go for a short rest while they are there. Be honest with them as they do not understand the challenges of radiation fatigue.

It is hard when you are used to being an active on the go person but you have to go with the flow at the moment and not beat yourself up.

Lyn

MAD MEG said:

I am normally a very positive person but suddenly that trait has failed me completely

Meg. Have a read of this article by Psychologist Dr Peter Harvey. It's one I quote often....It's about recovery from cancer. To quote the Dr... "Imagine a roller-coaster...........The end of the ride is equivalent to the end of treatment. And this is where I want to start"

After Treatment

Read it and pass it on to your family