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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  • Jess,

    Your reaction to this situation sounds pretty normal to me. You'd have to be a robot or a completely emotionless psychopath not to react in a similar way.

    Is there a reason you don't want to take medication? If you discuss these concerns with your GP, you could try a low doseage just to take the edge off the anxiety which you are naturally feeling.

    Meditation might help too, anything which helps you reach acceptance of the situation without losing hope or positivity has got to be a good thing.

    Good luck
    Dave  

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  • Jess,

    Your reaction to this situation sounds pretty normal to me. You'd have to be a robot or a completely emotionless psychopath not to react in a similar way.

    Is there a reason you don't want to take medication? If you discuss these concerns with your GP, you could try a low doseage just to take the edge off the anxiety which you are naturally feeling.

    Meditation might help too, anything which helps you reach acceptance of the situation without losing hope or positivity has got to be a good thing.

    Good luck
    Dave  

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