Hi everyone

[SEckett]

Thank you for kind words and support. Today I feel totally wiped out emotionally and physically so resting and sleeping today. Sending everyone love and hugs Sheenagh. X

[LochLevenLass]

Hi Sheenagh,

So sorry to hear that you are feeling so wiped out. Hope you’re feeling a bit better today.

Remember that you are only a few weeks past your big op and also still early on in your ovarian cancer journey. Being diagnosed is such a huge shock & does take some time to get one’s head round the diagnosis. I can so empathise with how you are feeling at the moment, as felt the same as you at your stage. All the ladies on here would say exactly the same.

Allow yourself to rest & recuperate- go by what your body and mind are telling you & rest when you need it. From reading your previous post, I see that your surgeon was not very thoughtful with his remarks. He has done his job and it is now your Oncology team who will do the follow-up treatment. This treatment WILL make a difference. When undergoing chemo, I visualised it as seeking out any remaining cells & obliterating them, like a heat-seeking missile! That helped me deal with that stage of treatment.

We all have days when we feel overwhelmed by this disease. If these feelings persist, then would recommend you seek out some counselling (via your oncology team/Maggie’s/Macmillan). That definitely helped me, as well as a wee dose of Citalopram (which helps both anxiety and low mood).

Think we would all say that we felt as you do at the beginning. However, I now feel that am living well with this condition. Some days I rarely think about it. Was diagnosed HGS 3C in August 2019. Been on a PARPi since April 2020 and doing well. Just returned from a wonderful holiday in Mallorca!

Stick with it - things will get better.

Sending virtual hugs,

Fiona x

[Cumbrianlass5]

Rest, recuperate and then get on with enjoying life as best as you can. This awful journey takes a lot out of you and it is good that you are listening to your body and resting when needed. All love and hugs x

[delia2]

I’m sorry you’re so tired and overwhelmed but it’s normal given what you’ve been through. Take care of yourself and let others take care of you. It will get better but probably not too quickly. Hugs!

[Tillymint61]

Hi hope you are feeling brighter today. We are so used to thinking and believing we have to 'be brave' 'get on with it' 'push on' etc. that we forget that it ok to have days like your having. I use the Mantra. 'It will pass' it's suprising how comforting that can be. I find when the clouds gather round me writing down 'stuff' helps too. That might include my darkest thoughts alongside my 'gratitude list' BE KIND TO YOURSELF. (Took me a long time to do that. ) use the helplines that are out there too. I spent half an hour crying to a person on the other end of the McMillian helpline some time back probably not making any sense but her kind words and just being listened to and validated and not judged made me feel brighter. This group are here too. You know you are talking to those who have been through each emotion that you are experiencing. We are all holding your hand and walking with you. 💕💕💕💕

[SEckett in reply to Tillymint61]

Hi Tillymint61

I have been at rock bottom last few days. I have cried with my son this morning and my daughter is here now she hugged and cried with me and is now making me breakfast. I don’t seem hungry either at the moment. Sheenagh

[Tillymint61 in reply to SEckett]

Sending you hugs and love. Just go on auto pilot and eat what's put in front of you xxx

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team in reply to SEckett]

Hi there Sheenagh

So sorry to hear that you are feeling at rock bottom. I can see you’ve had some really supportive replies from the forum community and we ‘re here to support you too. Please give us a call on 0800 008 7054 if you would like to talk through anything with a member of our support team. You can also message us directly through the forum if you prefer.

Best wishes

Annie

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