Not Sure How To Cope?

[Purple_Popple]

I posted on here a couple of times that my darling sister had partial removal of a brain tumour.....well recent mri scan has shown it's growing again and has now invaded the bones in her skull and also towards the carotid artery. I love her so much my every thought is about her and how she is coping..trouble is I can't concentrate on my own daily activities even though i keep busy and I'm so terrified of losing her...I have awful dreams of death and I feel physically sick at the prospect of possibly losing her.

[tinkerbell23]

Pp..... you are under so much strain... awful news to read, I cant imagine how horrible you feel. Have you a local support group you could attend together?

We have a maggies centre for those who are ill AND their families to attend..... i know thats not for everyone though.

Have you spoke to your Gp at all? X

[Old_Geezer]

Perhaps sharing your concerns here would help you cope with them ?

[Purple_Popple]

No Tinkerbell23 have not really spoken to anyone in depth...my partner is supportive to a degree but no I've not talked to my GP...I live quite away from my sister so can't be with her as much as I would like....so feel helpless...she is so strong and brave..and I've been strong for her so.far but I'm cracking up.

[tinkerbell23]

I agree OG... x

[Mamyalynne]

Don't try to fight the fear, the fear is natural - find a group either physically or online (yes, here is good too) to talk and discuss things.

Make it your business to know what is going on and what might be the next step - knowledge is power.

But never ever neglect yourself or you'll be no use to the one you love.

My heart goes out to you.x