To not want to do anything?

[NotAScoobyDoo2]

This past year has been horrendous. At the end of last year, my ex raped me so I left him. I reported him to the police and have been trying to deal with the emotional and physical injuries that he caused.

This week, because of certain symptoms I've been having my GP did some tests which have now come back saying I need an urgent referral for suspected colorectal cancer. I just want to crawl into a ball and not come out.

I have to go to work this evening. I can't face any of it. I usually love my job but right now I'm not feeling the love for anything.

So sorry OP. I didn't want to read and run.

What a really difficult time for you.

Do you have someone you can talk to in person?

Try to focus on the next hour only and then the next, and take it slowly. Have something small to look forward to after work. A favourite jot chocolate, a bath, a new book, no matter how small just something you can try to do that might make you happy.

Breathing exercises are also good. The one I do is where you go to a quiet place, close your eyes and focus on long deep breaths in and then out. But you hyper focus on the exhale and inhale and nothing else.

Stay strong OP. Sorry I can't think of anything else but please be kind to yourself, you have been through a lot. x