how do you cope with your anxiety

Hi Doreen

I think we all have some anxiety after going through the cancer journey. 

It does take time to come to terms with things and you are doing the right thing in talking to your Macmillan buddy, going to counselling and keeping in contact with your GP.

I still recommend the HOPE course that you can access through Macmillan. It's all free and some of the activities I found really helpful.

For me personally if I am feeling anxious I find moving helps-so if I am inside I go out for some fresh air or a walk. Sitting at home and thinking can make it feel worse. 

I am not sure what support you have around you but chatting to friends and family helped. 

Jane

iv been out today its a bit better now 

I found being outside helpful, even if it was just for a little while. Also anything that I had to concentrate on, even just cooking. I did some colouring too and I never thought I'd do that! 

Country walks, word puzzles on an app, volunteering at a local community cafe, helping local low income families, anything that takes me outside myself. 

I started Art Therapy classes at a Cancer Charity.  We do different types of art and chat with other cancer survivors.  Both help.

Keeping busy, whether that’s doing something in the garden, a crafty project, going out for walk. I can’t wait until I can get back swimming, as not only good for exercise, I find it really good for switching off.

yeah im outside all the time 

I popped into a Maggie's centre and that's what was happening there. It looked lovely!

that s nice 

Hi Doreenw

Looks like you’ve already received lots of great advice and I concur with them all. I would add allow yourself the odd small treat. I’d been eyeing up a pair of earrings for ages (I have loads of earrings!) but one day, whilst waiting for my diagnosis thought, “What the heck, I’m having them!

I also found writing about my feelings helped greatly. Diaries are great, non judgemental ‘listeners’.