Does anybody else get emotional and a bit tearful after routine appointments? I just had my six monthly appointments with the surgeon and the oncologist and feel distinctly fragile. Is it because it brings back the memories of when I was storming through treatment trying to be so “tough”. Any thoughts?
Hi Mimsy,
Dont be so hard on yourself its early days I found that I cried at adverts on the tv which is not normally me, I think the thing is everyone seems to think that once you have finished treatement you are cured if only it was that simple, the link below may help:-
Love and hugs
Karen
Thanks Karen,
I read that earlier and thought it was a really good piece.I liked the way he revived the old idea of “convalescence” which I think really applies after treatment and is almost an obsolete word today, but its necessary. Just wish hed said that the after effects can last years, rather than weeks or months,cos they can!
During chemo I found it hard to feel any emotions (a side effect of the drugs) so maybe they are waking up again,
Mimsy
Yes definitely took me ages to stop feeling so weepy all the time and it doesnt take much to flip me over the edge and I have just marked (cant say celebrate) 3 years.
Realise that you are human and you dont need to be a superwoman.
Love and hugs
Karen
totally with you here, opens up old wounds. The tears always surprise me. They say it’s best to talk but when I talk about it, it usually makes me cry, so maybe for me it’s best not to talk and just let time heal.