@TopOfTheCliff and @GrannyGoggles
I’m interested in the chat about counselling. I’m now where Top is thankfully - but it’s taken a good while to get here. I also had a list of calamities (they should have called me Calamity Wren!) in such the surgeon said - one in a million statistically. He’s right of course as I am one in a million but not in the way he meant! I take it as great luck that I’m still kicking about…
I think recovery mentally zigzags - it’s very up and down and you may find your resilience is a bit low - it may be that things you took in your stride feel more difficult.
I called the helpline given by my cancer care provider - the ladies there were good at listening but not practical really. I had my own counsellor via a referral from my gp. I also did some journaling when I was well enough. Small lists - tick them off when you achieve them that sort of thing.
My recovery was made harder by being away from my family and a lot of my good friends. I think you get quite insular anyway.
I found the support thread so very helpful. Other people just don’t get it. Which leads to a distancing…
I’m starting my volunteer work today. Am running a workshop on Saturday and am basically setting up my own tutoring business. This means I can have lazy mornings - dog walking etc. And do tutoring late afternoons - still have time for my art class etc.
Another positive milestone this week is that I’ve finished the very long year of immunotherapy - I really hope my energy levels improve.
No sign of surgery dates but I did have a text and online form asking re interest for cancellations. I really hope I get it done before July/August. Here’s hoping!
Good news about the test etc @SierraSapphire - I’d give them a ring. You should be told the info!