Treatment is over now what....

wendy003

I'm hoping someone can help me. I am coming up on my two year anniversary from my bilateral mastectomy and what I consider my second "birthday". My issue is I can't relax and enjoy my life because I am so overwhelmed with what I "should" be doing regarding my health. I know I didn't explain this very well. I'm so fearful! Do I change what I eat, should I go vegan, do I change all my cleaning products, do I take supplements, if so which ones, how much should I exercise, do I change all of my beauty products, etc. I just feel like I have no idea what caused this and how can I change what I don't understand. I read different holistic, alternate articles and I'm just so confused! Natural medicine says chemo is making things worse but my doctors say there was no other choice. How do you know when to stop second guessing and just live?

Meg101

There is so much conflicting information out there! it's hard to make decisions regarding the right path to follow after treatment. I'm just eating healthier by cutting way back on certain foods that seem to feed cancer, and also adding exercise (fast walking) to my daily regime. Also, I'm adding a few vitamins and supplements. Oh, one other thing to consider is reducing contact with toxic people. I realize that's easier said than done as it's often family members who seem the most toxic. If that's the case, just pretend you have an invisible protective shield around you that blocks toxic words or vibes away from you instead of penetrating your soul. Our psychological health can assist with our physical health. Reducing stress can help our bodies stay healthy by reducing stress chemicals such as cortisol. Hope this helps.

VL22

Wendy - I think you stop second guessing immediately. I’m jaded, because I’ve always had a very healthy lifestyle - vegetarian, running 15 miles per week and walking 30, never smoked, not a big drinker - etc. I can’t even explain how shocked I was to get BC , but I think friends and family were more so!

I think you do the obvious- keep a healthy weight, eat fruits and veggies, exercise - moderation is key. But I also say you enjoy life and each day. It is so hard not to get caught in that mental worm hole of worry, but we must try. If you worry about something happening and then it does, you’ve lived that bad news twice.

Congrats on the two year mark!!

wendy003

Meg and VL - Thank you so much for your replies. I know in my head that we have to just get on with it and enjoy the rest of our lives but it seems like everywhere you turn it's in your face. I think moderation in everything and a shift in perspective is needed in my case. Thank you again for taking the time to write, sometimes I feel alone and overwhelmed and it's nice to know there are other people that care.

Sending wishes to you for joy and peace!