Struggling to carry on like everything is normal

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Hi all 

I am 35 and was diagnosed with a granulosa cell tumor last year at stage 3 moving to the omentum. I had previously had surgery for removal of the ovary prior to diagnosis and don't currently require any surgery/treatment. I went straight back to work following diagnosis (the following day) as I don't get sick pay and I have just carried on as normal.

The thing I am struggling with is just going back to normal like nothing has happened, I feel fatigue as a result of the emotional toll and feel I have to put on a brave face for everybody else. Does anybody else feel like this and has there been anything that has helped you?

At the moment I feel I am just functioning, going to work, cleaning the house etc. but I have no enjoyment in the things I used to.

Thanks for taking the time to read.

  • Hi ClairePhoebe, I have struggled to cope at times and as you say the emotional toll is exhausting. I contacted Macmillan through the website and had four sessions of counselling over the phone. This was all arranged really quickly and the counsellor was fantastic. It was uncanny how she picked up on things and really seemed to understand me. I highly recommend it. I would have liked to have carried on for longer but this wasn’t possible. Even so, several months later I still think of things that she said to me and it still helps. All the best x

  • Hi 

    Thank you for taking the time to reply, I will try and contact for the counselling as I do feel that would be beneficial.

    Wishing you all the best for the future. x