Emotional impacts post treatment

[Claire99]

Hi All I'm new to the group. I've had breast cancer with treatment including chemotherapy.  Post treatment I fell in a hole mentally,  struggled with constant ruminating thoughts that was physically and mentally exhausting. Found it difficult to find the right help so got very low as it continued for many weeks. Slowly coming out of it but if anyone has advice to assist it would be appreciated 

Thanks Claire 

[Richard1]

Hi Claire, the struggles that you go through  during and after the big c are normal. There’s  no right way or wrong way to feel. Some days are going to be great and other are going to suck. It’s a constant battle. For almost 2 years now, I continue to struggle mentally and physically after it all, it’s never really been the same. Best advice I can give, stop trying to fight what you can’t control and let go. Easy to say, hard to do.

It’s not all doom and gloom, you are still here, alive and kicking, you survived.

Be proud.

[Miranda_ccnsw]

Hi @Claire99 , I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Going through treatment and having to face the unknown, the exhaustion and feeling completely overwhelmed with a whirlwind of thoughts is so tough. You're not alone even though it may feel that way at times. @Richard1 offered some wonderful words of wisdom for you. 

I wonder if you have seen this resource also? There is some great information on Emotions and Cancer and Life after treatment on it that may help. 

You may also wish to reach out to our Cancer Connect team on 13 11 20 to find out more about our support services such as counselling and peer support. 

Wishing you all the best,

Miranda CCNSW