Oh believe me I have had my down days especially when going through chemo.  You will find it will make you tired & also sleepless at night!! but then that might just be me as I sm not a good sleeper.

I am 58 & the consultant said that I have most likely had it in me for a couple of years or more!! and that it was most likely caused from Endometriosis. I have always suffered with painful periods & just told to take paracetamol which i did. How old are you ? and at least yours was found with your smear test. Well done for going & keep going also do all the other checks for boobs & mamograms. 

Try & stay positive it helps.  When you feel low have a giggle and cuddle with your kids :)  xx

Yes I must say it did make me angry.  Well  You have been & had your smear test & seen that it does not hurt it is just the embarrasment of it more than anything. Over in 5 minutes. Keep going & having all that is offered now. Life is too precious to let it go for 5 mins of uncomfortable. And well done to MIL for pushing you. Had a good day today went for a walk with hubby & our little Cairn. Another tip if it helps try & keep yourself moving even if you have to push yourself through the treatment if you have to have it that is. I found that doing little bits like washing up or  just walking up & down helped

You take care & keep positive xx