My Journey with Breast Cancer: Feeling Alone and Misunderstood

I could have written this for you . Same !! I live alone and love my independence because I am so involved in so many things and also have so many friends. But afternoons are THE WORST. As mornings I can keep busy and evenings I can usually plan a little something and on stay at home nights theres binge watch Netflix. But if I wake at 2 or 3– then I am in trouble ..So yes you are not alone and I also lost my partner 12 months ago this week ( was diagnosed in March this year) have had Lumpectomy and radiation, but still have anxiety and depression and never knew I could sleep so much !! You aren’t alone, reach out like you did and someone will answer. Sending hugs

You've made the first steps towards healing. What you've been through is trauma. Anxiety and depression are a part of it. You can seek out counseling to give you someone to talk to on a regular basis. Be sure to take care of yourself. Eating exercise (like walking) can help work on sleep hygiene. Medication can help with anxiety and depression. At the times when it feels the hardest to continue remember this cancer is a bump in the road in a journey not of your choosing. Good luck 🙂

Thanks I start next week with counseling

Glad to hear. We're all here to help😀

Sorry to hear this but we got you!

Robin, cancer does not define you! For a while, I let it define me by wearing everything pink. I don't even like the color pink, and then I realized that's not the person I am! You are the captain of your own destiny. You may have a leak in your boat, but only you can plug it and sail on! Seek counseling, and when you are ready, volunteer at your local cancer facility and be the navigator for those who follow. God Bless!

I had thought about volunteering but I fractured two ribs yesterday so once again laid up doing nothing. I didn’t do all the pink stuff. Thanks for the advice have a blessed day

I am so sorry for not responding sooner but I have had a lot of things happen at one time and I have been busy trying to figure things through to make the best decision possible

Those feelings of isolation and depression after such a major life change are incredibly common, and this community understands how difficult it can be when others don't recognize the emotional impact of what you've been through. The mental health challenges that come with cancer treatment are just as real and important as the physical ones, and reaching out here shows real strength in seeking the support you deserve.