Coping with the mental side of things.

I am new to the forum and have got through my chemotherapy and had a masectomy three months ago, but I am finding it increasingly difficult to cope mentally.  I wake up with my heart pounding and feel as though I am going to have a panic attack.  The fear of dying is constantly on my mind and feel increasingly low and weepy.  I was wondering if anyone else has had this kind of reaction.  I don't really want to start taking anti depressants as I feel that is going to be yet another problem to cope with.  Does anyone know if meditation can help.  I have practised in the past, but have let it slip a bot over the last few months. 

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  • From the day I was first diagnosed (over a year) until a month ago I have been fine.  Mentally and physically I have coped.  But this last month, due to pain and my oncologist's description of the progression of my cancer I have been in tears and frightened 24/7. 

    If meditation worked for you, give it another go - you have nothing to lose, or what about counselling?  There are charities that will provide it for cancer patients. This worked for me.  I don't want medication either, as I have just started taking painkillers every day and I cant cope with too many pills.

    Wishing you all the best and I hope that you find some help and peace. x

  • Thanks for your support.  I think i will try the meditation again, as you say I have nothing to lose.  How are you coping now, it can be a lonely journey can't it.  Did you find that the councelling helped? I wish you well for the future. x 

     

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