My psychologists take on cc
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I’ve been away from this board for a while, and I have to say getting caught up has taken a lot of time, but it has been pleasurable. “Continuously Confusing” certainly fits. It is going in my “folder”….
Kris, we should ALL visit your psychologist. You are very fortunate to have her in your treatment.
Linda Z.
“However, after diagnosis “a plan” is put in place and usually with very good results.”
This is also why it is so hard for our friends and family to relate to our situation. The good results part. So many cancers are treatable when caught early that they don’t understand why we are in perpetual treatment. Or why some of us (me) are a little cynical about breast cancer awareness.
I think I need to talk to your psychologist, Kris.
That’s exactly it !!—The “perpetual anxiety “. The never ending state of anxiety. Not having a “game plan”, not being able to deal with the uncertainty of CC. What an insightful psychologist.
My psychologist is FULL of wonderful thoughts and insights. I wish I could clone her and give her to everyone. She is just so caring. I havent seen her in months since she was away do to illness. I stressed so much about what was going on in her life that she needed 3 months off for sick leave. When I finally saw her this week, we found out she was pregnant and having a difficult and high risk pregnancy. She was so concerned about how I would take the news since she knows all I ever wanted was children and that is no longer in the cards. We of course told her that all babies are miracles and though we might be a little sad it isnt us, we are very happy it is her. But now she will be leaving for maternity leave in October!!! I need to clone her ASAP. It is funny how I cant imagine seeing another psychologist, but I guess I will have to. Hope she comes back part time after the baby. Who else will give me those nuggets of wisdom and ahha moments?
Kris
Hi, Kris. Wow! Love your Psych. as I have been saying that on here for years with only the proof of how we felt when Teddy was diagnosed. It just makes sense to me that when a problem arises of any kind as soon as a game plan is in place, I forge ahead leaving behind fears and doubts. Now I can say that and really know it’s true not just my own feeble thoughts.
Wonderful thought Pam. I love starting the day with a little humor. You gals are terriffic.Kris,
Thanks for posting that. It may help some to understand better.Pam,
“Continually Confusing.” I like that! Brought a smile to my face. Thanks!Kathy
Thanks for this, Kris. It makes a lot of sense of the state of perpetual anxiety which has been known to pervade this house – even Laura (the cat) gets unusually jittery at times …
Kris,
excellent point!
My greatest frustration with my Mom’s CC was there was no “real cookbook” plan with regards to treatment.
I’m in the cancer field, I know with most cancers there is a “game plan” all ready in place…you just implement the plan.
I think we should rename CC to have it stand for ….:Continually Confusing…
Hugs,
PamIn Sweden, when you get cancer they hook you up with a psychologist pretty quickly. My psychologist is based in the surgery department so most of her patients are breast cancer patients and other cancers that can be surgically removed.
We were talking yesterday about cancer and mental toughness. She said that most of her patients feel the waiting between the biopsy and confirmation is the worst because it is so full of questions and uncertainties. However, after diagnosis “a plan” is put in place and usually with very good results. She said she thought having cc must be like living perpetually in that waiting period since the diagnosis often leaves so many uncertainties about treatment, prognosis, and planning life. I have never thought of it that way, but I think she might be right.
Anyway, just thought I should share.
Kris
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