Our patients sometimes need the same kind of break be it from chemo or radiation or just appointments and they may just need that mental breather. It is important to get back to a level of functioning that allows you to move forward. For each of us that is a different break. Usually I can get to the woods and feel that as well but yesterday was just even better, as we didn't have a road to take care of, birds to feed, flowers and gardens to handle, a kitchen to clean up, laundry to do, bills to pay, groceries to get or anything that we didn't want to do. We just slowed down and took a breath. A little time and space is good for all of us regardless of what trials and tribulations we are facing. Be kind to yourself whether you are in treatment or ten years out, breathe. I
The last two weeks have been crazy and my husband and myself decided we needed a little break. We took yesterday off and it was delightful. We had plans to see the Pittsburgh Pirates but the weather was more than a little iffy. We started down 79 and with the rain pouring down we trudged on but made some stops along the way to some special places and although it was not what we had planned nor did we get as far as we wanted, it was so great to just be. Yes, that is what I said, just be. It has been a long time for us to just have an open day with out commitments and appointments and kids to see and things that need done. We are always rushing from one place to another and there is always work wherever we go. We did none of that yesterday, wahoo! It was a breather that we both needed more than we realized. Yes, it seems silly to take a Thursday off and then back to work on Friday but that is just one day and then the weekend. I will admit this weekend will be busy though with Pink Days in Bloom and Relay for Life but still, all in all, we had fun. How did I forget how important that is for everyone? I used to call them mental health days. You are not sick but you need a break.
Our patients sometimes need the same kind of break be it from chemo or radiation or just appointments and they may just need that mental breather. It is important to get back to a level of functioning that allows you to move forward. For each of us that is a different break. Usually I can get to the woods and feel that as well but yesterday was just even better, as we didn't have a road to take care of, birds to feed, flowers and gardens to handle, a kitchen to clean up, laundry to do, bills to pay, groceries to get or anything that we didn't want to do. We just slowed down and took a breath. A little time and space is good for all of us regardless of what trials and tribulations we are facing. Be kind to yourself whether you are in treatment or ten years out, breathe. I
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
March 2015
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