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Feeling So Good

j.ireland
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Hi everyone. I am new here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday and I feeling oddly calm, happy, relieved and positive. In some ways I feel it's the best thing that could have ever happened because all of the stupid fears that kept me from living a full life have literally dissolved overnight. I don't know if it's denial or how I really feel. Has anyone else had this experience? All I have seen is being talking about being shocked, fearful, terrified and depressed. I am worried that what I am feeling is not normal for the situation, but I dont want to fight it because it feels so good. 

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    Hi  Im sorry about your diagnosis. I think we all react differently there is no wrong or right, plus it puts things in perspective. I know I don't care or worry about the things I used to ( I am out the otherside ). I also remember when I was diagnosed ( different cancer ) not feeling anything it was almost like I wasn't bothered. Whatever the reason for how you feel it sounds like a good feeling so go with it. Sending hugs. Xx

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    Hi Bungle1 First off, thank you so much for replying to my message and for your kind words. It is good to know I am not the only one who felt like that. It is a very confusing time but I think it can also serve as a huge life lesson because I think the majority of people are not really living. I certainly wasn't. Sending you hugs too and thanks again for your reply. We are all in this together. xx

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    No thanks needed. I kind of think its a big thing for someone to make that initial post so if i think i can help as such I will always try. I agree most of us are just existing and not living. Like I said my cancer was different to yours so can't really give any advice on that. But I've had the you've got cancer words said to me so I get it. Happy to chat if you ever need to unload either in here or you can friend request and message privately. Xx

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    Oh thank you so much. How do I add you as a friend on here? I've only been on here for a day and posted that one message :) xx 

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