Hello. Want some advice. I am suffering so much with my anxiety I just dont want to do anything. I have had my anxiety meds upped for 15mg to 45mg and had to beg for sleeping tablets for two weeks but still only getting a few hours. I dont know if its the chemo or just my anxiety as I am so scared and didnt want chemo. I have manged to get some counselling which starts next week. I surely cant be the only one who is suffering. I am heartbtoken. Scared of my own shadow. I feel sick all day everyday and just cry all the time. I dont think my body can take it. Oncologist said just come off it then but I dont want the cancer coming back I was stage 2 grade 1 buy had 2 positive lymoh nodes. I am scated all day every day. Is anyone ekse feeling like this
Hi there.Ihave recently been diagnosed with advanced local breast cancer and I’m also suffering from extreme anxiety .Really feel like my life has fallen apart at the moment so I understand completely.
@clarabell thank you for reaching out. Where abouts in your journey are you?
Trying to connect with people feeling the same to maybe create a network of support with each other.
Hi Sammy
I was diagnosed 6 years ago with stage 2 breast cancer and completed all treatments 8 months later. Started taking tamoxifen which I was going to be taking for 10 years.
I started having some symptoms around the breast area last March but was told by GP that it was just nerve pain.Anyway to cut a very long story short I was told in December that i had advanced local breast cancer recurrence.To say I was devastated is an understatement especially as I do t have a solid treatment plan as yet.
I am suffering with extreme anxiety and really dont know how to get through my days.
I am trying meditation healthy eating g and I’ve just put my trainers on to go on a long walk to see if that helps but I so know what you mean about the terrible anxiety,Sending you lots of love x
@clarabell at least your getting out for a walk I cant even do that. Take care x
Sorry to hear you cant do the walk.Always here if you need support x
Thats nice of you. I live in a constant state of panic. Im starting counselling next week x
I hope it helps.
I’m seeing psychiatrist on Monday and hope she can do something for me x
Honestly so sorry to hear that youre in so much distress. I was like this over surgery. I had hypnotherapy which helped.
I honestly think one of the main things that get you through this is a positive mindset so if you’re struggling with anxiety it’s hard.
Getting some counselling/therapy is absolutely the right thing to do.
Try to break it down & only focus on one session at a time - thinking about your whole journey can be very overwhelming.
Some of my anxiety came from not being in control & not having all the information needed. If you have questions over your treatment, ask to get the answers.
Try your very best to build in relaxing activities; going a walk, meeting a friend for a coffee, a massage or soundbath.
You can get through this. Sending you positive thoughts x
I hope so thank you 
Hi sammy75,
Thanks for your post.
It sounds like it is a very difficult time for you at the moment and unsurprising that you are feeling scared. Coping with breast cancer and its treatments can be an emotional time and can also cause a lot stress and anxiety. You may find it easier to speak to one of our nurses, details for our helpline are below. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through and signpost you to additional support and information if necessary
Getting support and connecting with other people who understand what you’re going through, such as @clarabell, is important and it’s also good to know that you’re starting counselling sessions next week.
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