Sunday 11th March 2012
The fog has lifted, what a difference a few days makes!
Since Friday afternoon, I feel more like the old Hayley. I feel fit, well, have energy and an appetite! I've been given the very good advice to treasure these days in between chemo sessions (thank you Joanne). I've managed 3 meals the past couple of days and have actually enjoyed them. It's amazing how different I feel, I'm so grateful for this reprieve.
Saturday started a little bit shakily, had a slight whiff of nausea and a sinking feeling. I took one Domperidone (sounds like Dom Perignon - not as nice but of more use to me at the moment) and one Diazepam and within an hour, I was ready to face the world. I'm finding Diazepam useful, I'm on the lowest dose and so far I have only taken two...one Friday and one Saturday. I'm determined to only take it when absolutely necessary, and happily - today has been a drug free day. I've had so many people on Twitter and Facebook message me to share their experiences of anxiety, I'm humbled by these individuals stories and how they have coped with anxiety and depression - it really helps me. Many people have used Diazepam to help them through the tough times, I don't feel so alone now.
So, I feel in a positive frame of mind. so here's what's happened....
Nice things I've done and felt this weekend:
Laughed with Paul
Ate good food
Had cake
Not sick
Not tired
Worn make-up
Hardly any anxiety
Walked in the woods
Sat in the sunshine
Spent time with friends (Jo, Dan, Bry, Matt and Vicky)
Flowers from Jo
Hugged my Mum and Dad
Had a good long chat with my Brother
Went to B&Q for ideas on various projects on our house
Not thought about cancer
Looking forward to the next few days of *touch wood* feeling like this before chemo #3.
Hayley x
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