How do you cope with feeling like a zombie after breast cancer diagnosis?

The zombie-like feeling after a cancer diagnosis is incredibly common and completely understandable - your body and mind are processing a lot right now. It sounds like you're already doing some wonderful things to stay engaged with audiobooks, knitting, and calming games, which many people in this community find helpful during the waiting period between appointments. Many find that gentle movement like short walks, connecting with supportive friends or family, or even just stepping outside for fresh air can help lift spirits gradually, though it's also okay to have days where rest is what you need most.

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We all get into a funk of sorts. I tried to stay as active as possible. At least doing dome walking, even if it was just for 15 minutes a day which sometimes was a struggle. I have lots of hobbies (puzzles, Legos, video games, etc.) Find a good show to binge watch. Surround yourself with the right people. I have an amazing 'village'.

That's great I have a good village too. One day at a time

It's definitely the hardest when you are waiting to get a treatment plan started. Exercise is the only thing that kept me sane. When I started to get too much into my head I'd put in my earbuds, kick up some tunes and walk.

I wish I could move more I have bad knees and back issues have to use a walker to get around and is very painful to move around. I count my walks around the house as activity. See surgeon today wish me luck.

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Good day, Karen I hope my words of encouragement can take you far in this journey. I was diagnosed with IDC in February 2025 with all the testing and the mammograms and the biopsies and more biopsies more mammograms. It was a long process, but finally I had my surgery in June. I had a double mastectomy I also have a strong history of breast cancer on my side of the family Just a words of encouragement you’re gonna get through this. It may seem like a lot now, but it’s not as bad as I thought it was gonna be half trust and faith in the Lord that your first thing he will get you through it. Trust me have faith you’re gonna be OK. I mean I’m not gonna say it’s gonna be a easy road, but it’s not as Painful as I thought it was gonna be. I wasn’t even on any kind of pain medication. They prescribed it, but I didn’t use it. I was thankful to God for getting me through it. I am now seven months into my surgery. I mean, I have a little nerve pain here and there but other than that, I’m doing OK you take care and if you need me to answer a few more questions for me I don’t mind you take care and God bless.