Staying Strong with Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a challenge for the whole family. But there are ways to manage your life and make things easier.
Going through cancer is hard, but there are ways to make it easier and keep your life running smoothly.
Once you've been diagnosed with cancer, your life will never be the same again. It's a tragic event that can cause both physical and emotional pain, but it doesn't have to ruin your life or make everything in your life difficult.
Cancer is isolating because of the nature of the illness; many people don't know what to say around someone who is going through treatment and may avoid talking about it altogether. If your friends or family members aren't very helpful during this time (or are just making things worse), consider reaching out to others who have gone through similar experiences—you'll find that there are plenty of people out there who understand what it means to be dealing with a life-changing condition such as cancer.
You don't necessarily need support groups or counseling if all you want is someone who will listen without judging you for being down on yourself; just try talking with someone close enough that they won't judge how much time you've spent alone staring at the wall instead of doing something productive like cleaning up after yourself when no one else was around!
Take care of yourself.
Eat healthy foods, including vegetables and fruits.
Get regular physical activity, such as walking or gardening.
Get enough sleep for you. Sleep problems can make you feel tired and less able to cope with stress, which may make your breast cancer symptoms worse. For tips on getting a good night's sleep, see Tips for better sleep (National Cancer Institute).
Take time to relax and refresh yourself by doing what makes you happy: reading a book, watching television or movies, listening to music, playing cards or board games with friends and family members—anything that helps you relax is fine!
Plan ahead and be organized.
Whether it's planning a meal, scheduling your kids' doctor appointments or packing for a trip, it can be helpful to plan ahead. Your brain and body will thank you.
Here's why:
Planning ahead helps keep your schedule organized and on track. Let's face it: life is busy. It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of everyday life and lose track of time or priorities. When there are too many things going on at once, it can be difficult to remember what needs to be done next—or by when! Planning helps make sure that you don't miss any important events or deadlines (which happens more often than we'd like).
Planning ahead helps keep you healthy! Did you know that living an unorganized lifestyle increases stress levels? Stress has been linked with increased risk of heart disease and other health problems because it produces hormones such as adrenaline which increase blood pressure while decreasing immune function. A study published in Psychosomatic Medicine found that "the most stressful time was when people were trying hard but felt out of control." So whether we're at work or home doing our own thing throughout the day keeping organized reduces stress levels which can lead to better overall wellness over time!
Ask for help from your friends and family.
With the help of your friends and family, you can get through this. Asking for their help is a great way to connect with them, share your feelings and get things done around the house (or whatever needs doing).
Asking others to help you with things that are easy for them is also a good idea. If they don't mind doing it, asking them to take care of your pets while you're gone is a great way to take some stress off yourself.
Keep a sense of humor.
Research has proven that laughter and humor can have positive effects on your health. Laughter helps reduce stress, increases your energy level, promotes healthy functioning of the cardiovascular system, and boosts your immune system.
There are many ways to use humor to benefit yourself and others during this difficult time in your life. One way is to find a good joke book or website online (here are some of our favorites: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/humor-cancer-survivors_b_4538106.html) that you can read through when things seem overwhelming or upsetting for you—or even just for fun! Humor is also great for building social bonds with family members and friends who are going through similar experiences as well as helping each other feel less alone in what may seem like an impossible situation at times."
Make time to relax.
>: You need to take time for yourself. You can't think about anything else or you'll go crazy. Take a break from the stress and do what makes you happy, even if it's just for an hour or so a day.<
It's important to relax in ways that aren't stressful for you—for example, meditating or doing yoga can be helpful. If those aren't something that appeals to you, try walking outside and breathing deeply; taking baths will also help calm your mind. It's also important that you get enough sleep each night; researchers have found people who get less than seven hours of sleep per night are more likely to develop depression than their well-rested counterparts! Finally, find ways of doing things that make other people happy because this will make YOU feel good too!
Stay connected.
It’s important to stay connected with friends and family, especially in the early stages when you may not be feeling so great. You can do this by talking, exchanging texts or emails, using online forums and chat rooms, or going out with people you know who are also dealing with breast cancer. The key is to find a way that works for you. If you’re not into social media or joining support groups (or if they don’t seem helpful), don’t force yourself—but do find some other way to stay connected. It will help keep your spirits up as well as give you someone to talk about anything that comes up during treatment!
If talking isn't your thing, try writing down what's happening in your life right now on a journal or diary; keeping this will also help fight depression which often sets in during times like these! And remember: laughing makes everything better too; try watching some funny movies/shows/comics online whenever possible!
We hope these tips have helped you feel more prepared to handle any potential breast cancer diagnosis. Remember, this is your journey, so it’s important to do what feels right for you. Take care of yourself and remember that there are people who love and support you through every step!