Jackie, just wanted to tell you when I finished my rads (16 August) the feeling of relief that it was over didn't last long, I then crashed right down, felt so low, miserable and unwell. The after effects kicked in big time, in fact it was the worse I'd felt since first being diagnosed. Not helped by being unable to sleep (hot flushes/sweats). Hang on in there, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I now feel great (though still not sleeping). Just got back from mooching round the shops, got eyebrows done, treated myself to a gorgeous top. Put my makeup on before I went out and enjoyed just walking round the town, market, stopping for a latte and feeling normal again. I bumped into a few people I knew, all commented how well I looked and how upbeat I was, and I wasn't putting on a front, really feel perky.
Just accept that you feel c@@p for now, but every day that passes is a day nearer to getting better. Cry if you feel like it, have a glass of wine or a bar of chocolate if that's what you fancy, just be nice to yourself and remember, this is not forever, things will get better, I promise you xx
