Hi, yesterday I attended a self managed cancer forum at the hospital where I had treatment. I was expecting a bit of a chit chat and honestly thought that this would mark the end of my cancer journey. It was good. The mediation and mindfulness was very therapeutic, but last night, I had a bit of a meltdown. My husband thinks that I have been in denial about the whole cancer thing and last night it finally opened up. I thought that I was over it and starting to get on with life. Not sure what to do. I’m considering the 1-2-1 counselling. Has anybody had any similar experience? X
Hi Seriouly22, I was trying to remember your situation - and as you haven’t done a profile, I did a search on your posts to remind myself. I found one post from not that long ago saying that you’ve been trying to block the last year out. That in itself would suggest that you may have been in denial and I think that some counselling would likely help you. I faced it all head on and yet after all the intensity of the diagnosis, my op and then treatment I felt quite strange - to have had all that and then all of a sudden nothing. I think it’s entirely understandable to need a bit of support. Your CNS should be able to put you in touch with someone.
Thank you marmite. The diagnosis came straight after a very stressful few months. My grandson had been very ill - he was in intensive care for 4 months and had several major operations. He finally came out out of hospital and then this happened. I didn’t have the energy to cope with anything else, so I blocked it out. I feel better today and more positive, but I think I will get in touch with the CNS. Thank you for your support. X
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