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I found out a couple of days ago that my sister has breast cancer. But now today found out that it is an uncommon type called invasive lobular carcinoma (ilc)

I feel so sad! I have lost a lot of important people to me lately. I am in a place that has left me a scared shell. I mean I am racked with fear on a minute by minute basis all too aware of my own mortality. My T keeps asking me how old do I feel etc. I keep saying that it's the present that is freaking me out not the past. But after a while I took her ideas into consideration and decided to appeal to my inner parent. That did seem to help a little. I am looking for any little thing to help decrease this escalating fear. My heart is always racing and my body functions are all revved up. I feel like the world is going to come to an end at any moment. I do the worst thing possible and that is to lay in bed whenever possible. This is not helping. It is only contributing to my fear. I feel like I am crawling into my coffin when I go to bed now. Just because it is so depressing. Not beacus I plan to die or anything (Just to be clear)
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L2F I'm so sorry about your sister. Like MTF I wish I had words that could be of some comfort, but there are none. And I'm really sorry you are being plunged into this terrifying panic state - hang in there keep breathing, is there something you can do to distract yourself, to try and get those fear levels down a bit?

((((((( L2F ))))))))

LL
Hi L2F, I'm really sorry to hear about your sister.

My mom also had invasive breast cancer. She went through a lumpectomy, 6 chemotheray treatments and 6 weeks of radiation and is currently cancer free, healthy and happy. Her hair is still very short so that's the only reminder that she did have cancer.

Cancer is challenging and frustrating and time consuming and a REAL pain the ass, but it's going to be okay.

Mac
Thanks all of you who replied. Your hugs alone were very helpful.

I am doing a little better. I think this intense fear will pass. It's been going on for at least a couple of weeks but that feels like an eternity.

My sister is doing okay. She has a lot of support and she may have found this early on and may be able to get rid of it. That remains to be seen.
Thanks for all of your concern and support.
L2F,

I am so sorry to hear this. I can imagine what a blow this is to you and your family. It wounds like this has really triggered you into an intense state of anxiety. I hope that you are able to find a way to lessen the anxiety, though I know that illness and mortality have a way of making us feel powerless to escape the overwhelming emotions.

Sending lots of hugs your way and healing energy for your sister.

(((((L2F))))))
L2F I'm so sorry that your sister has the cancer...but treatments have come a long way from where they used to be. My sister had a terrible cancer and all hope seemed gone. She had bone marrow and stem cell transplants, radiation, chemo, the works. No one has been so sick. But today she is cancer free and enjoying her life, thank God.

Prayers for you, and for your sister, and..remember to breathe.

BB
Thank you everyone for your wonderful hugs and support. Thanks Blackbird it is good to know of stories with positive outcomes! One thing about my sister is she is very strong and she is a health nut. If anyone will make it through she will.

I also have good news in that my fear seems to be lifting. I did a buddhist practice and it helped tremendously.
I know it's very hard to receive news like this. However, cancer is no longer a death sentence. Here's the key: Your sister and you need to live well... rather than living like death is imminent. I suggest you google "cancer support" where you live and see if any organizations come up that focus on "survivorship" and living well with cancer. The best thing you two can do is reach out for support.

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