I apologize for being so slow with my updates. Nothing much is different. My meds are straightened out and I am now feeling pretty good most of the time. I am not ready to run any races yet but for the most part I am doing well. I get frustrated with a couple of things - chemo brain for one. I thought post menopausal forgetfulness was bad - it doesn't hold a candle to "chemo brain". Trying to hold a thought is very difficult and makes getting back to writing impossible at the moment. I am journaling however and that hopefully is keeping things in my mind somewhere. :-) The other frustrating thing that goes along wit this is that my creative energy has come back and my physical energy is lacking. So even if I can hold thoughts together I run out of energy before I get very far. Oh well, things could be much worse.
Mostly I am so grateful for how well i am doing and for the fact that I will recover. I see so many people in much worse places and it can only make be thankful. I continue to be so thankful for all the cards, notes, thoughts, prayers, etc. that come my way. I am truly blessed!!!
Thanks for the update!! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, it's about time we heard from you! I'm glad you are recovering. My father had "chemo-brain" and was also quite frustrated with it.
ReplyDeleteOne of the nice things about keeping a journal is that you don't have to be organized, eloquent, or even productive. You can enter phrases and sentences as they come; every entry carries something meaningful.
I am so glad to finally hear something! One friend's solution to chemo brain was keeping a notepad and pen on herself and she would note thoughts, calls,things to do when she thought of it - kind of like Holly Hunter in "The Piano." Chemo brain is very real but you recover!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing this is going so well! Spring is coming and that is so energizing and hopeful and chemo will be coming to an end! Hurrah! Keep up the great attitude and sense of humor. Need Help? Just let me know
Hey Ellen
ReplyDeleteGlad to read that you are doing better. I'm sorry that Lorrie and I wont be seeing you in New Orleans. I was looking forward to talking to you about your book, Sacred Path Beyond Trauma. I have ransacked it a couple of times in my blog, Urbanwildland.blogspot.com. I'm sure you could straighten me out on Jungian theory. Incidentally, we have a friend here in Ojai who is doing the same doctorate that you undertook in SB.
Best, John