I know how you feel. I put a brave face on for everyone. It's so hard when your struggling. I convinced myself and family that it would all be alright. Everyone had their own opinions and a a hundred questions. It was exhausting. I would go for a walk or to the gym and turn my phone off. It just me time to get myself together. I had a friend who understood and that helped. I hope things settle down for. You will get through this. I wish you all best.
Thank you for your reply. Knowing someone gets it is really helpful
although I wish you didnt have to go through it!
Your self care tips are really good ( i need to do the phone off bit) I do try to go out the house when I can.
been especially hard last month.
I am finding my patience is running dry and I feel cross that family cannot adult! I think I have been too giving in the past and now I cant its not being taken well.
Many of us here find ourselves in your position. Whether we have cancer or are a loved one of someone with cancer. Over time the disease wears us out physically and emotionally leaving little energy for ourselves. While those around us expect us to continue giving out our energy to them in various ways whilst expecting us to carry on with our own lives as normal. There comes a point when we need to take a step back, be a little selfish and have some "me" time to preserve our own health and sanity letting others sort out their own lives.
