Aqx99 wrote:teacher2017 wrote:I have noticed that my health got better once I changed my attitude. It does go in waves. I can see how the phases of grief have to happen. I know I can get throw the chemo. I am determined and know I have no choice. So let's get on with it then!!!! Bring it on!
This is exactly the attitude you need going in to this. You have a marathon of treatment ahead of you. It takes a lot of strength to get through it. I started going downhill with all the crap my husband has laid on me, but since I started getting help for that I have improved again. Attitude really is everything with this. We're here to support you, keep us updated!
teacher2017 wrote:So I tried some meditation this weekend and had a Reiki healing session. Not that I was ever into it before but it seemed to help clear negative thoughts and relax me. Still getting that port put in on Friday and chemo next Wed. What do you do to relax and de-stress?
Shana wrote:teacher2017 wrote:So I tried some meditation this weekend and had a Reiki healing session. Not that I was ever into it before but it seemed to help clear negative thoughts and relax me. Still getting that port put in on Friday and chemo next Wed. What do you do to relax and de-stress?
I've been interested in trying meditation, yoga and really anything that might help me stay positive. I'm at chemo now, it's become routine, just another part of my life. I asked how long I have to be on this regimen. The oncologist I saw today was filling in for my regular onc, he's the head honcho of the practice and he told me very gently, "you have a chronic disease and it requires regular treatment to keep in in check." He also said that doesn't mean that I can't take a chemo holiday at some point but it definitely sounded like chemo for life which I pretty much figured... I know that I will need to develop more coping skills down the road. I'd like to try Reiki if you feel it was helpful to your psyche.
Wishing you all the best with port placement and for your upcoming chemo. What will they be treating you with?
Shana wrote:teacher2017 wrote:So I tried some meditation this weekend and had a Reiki healing session. Not that I was ever into it before but it seemed to help clear negative thoughts and relax me. Still getting that port put in on Friday and chemo next Wed. What do you do to relax and de-stress?
I've been interested in trying meditation, yoga and really anything that might help me stay positive. I'm at chemo now, it's become routine, just another part of my life. I asked how long I have to be on this regimen. The oncologist I saw today was filling in for my regular onc, he's the head honcho of the practice and he told me very gently, "you have a chronic disease and it requires regular treatment to keep in in check." He also said that doesn't mean that I can't take a chemo holiday at some point but it definitely sounded like chemo for life which I pretty much figured... I know that I will need to develop more coping skills down the road. I'd like to try Reiki if you feel it was helpful to your psyche.
Wishing you all the best with port placement and for your upcoming chemo. What will they be treating you with?
susie0915 wrote:Shana wrote:teacher2017 wrote:So I tried some meditation this weekend and had a Reiki healing session. Not that I was ever into it before but it seemed to help clear negative thoughts and relax me. Still getting that port put in on Friday and chemo next Wed. What do you do to relax and de-stress?
I've been interested in trying meditation, yoga and really anything that might help me stay positive. I'm at chemo now, it's become routine, just another part of my life. I asked how long I have to be on this regimen. The oncologist I saw today was filling in for my regular onc, he's the head honcho of the practice and he told me very gently, "you have a chronic disease and it requires regular treatment to keep in in check." He also said that doesn't mean that I can't take a chemo holiday at some point but it definitely sounded like chemo for life which I pretty much figured... I know that I will need to develop more coping skills down the road. I'd like to try Reiki if you feel it was helpful to your psyche.
Wishing you all the best with port placement and for your upcoming chemo. What will they be treating you with?
Maybe massage would be helpful Shana. I still get feelings of depression. Especially when I'm not busy. I need to learn to relax. I feel like I should be doing something all the time. I don't know if it's because since cancer I want to fit everything in possible, or just an feeling of restlessness. I met with a oncology counselor and she assured me these feelings are normal post treatment. Do you know when you may be able to take a break from chemo? It would probably be a welcome break for you. I think you have always been positive and so thoughtful on this forum. I'm sure you do have your down days though. I recommend you trying any of these if it can help you deal with all that you're going through. It can be distressing at times I'm sure.
susie0915 wrote:I'm not a huge drinker either. I do partake now and then though. Screaming out the window is okay, it's a good release. Driving around is also therapeutic. I don't know if you have been put in contact with an oncology counselor, but that may help as well. I know it's been mentioned to you before. It was helpful for me as the counselor assured me that all my feelings were quite common and normal. I still have moments that I get angry about my dx and what the treatments have done to my body. But for the most part, I'm doing okay and as time goes by my life is becoming more normal. Just a new normal. Once you start chemo, you will be focused on that, knowing you are killing any cancer that may remain in your body. This lull between your surgery and chemo has gives you nothing to do but think, and our mind can go so many places. The busier we are the better. I don't work so that gave me a lot of free time to ponder. I have been thinking of volunteering, as I need to get busier. I'm sure when you are at work it is easier.
teacher2017 wrote:I agree the busier I am the better. And the break between surgery and chemo is long. Makes me feel unproductive. The nightmares are not so vivid but still made an appt to see a counselor. The dark thoughts are still there. I just horpe they aren't in the front of my mind one day.
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