Recognizing and Changing Negative Thought Patterns
Sometimes we as humans get stuck with interpreting negative and distressing situations, over and over again. Negative thought patterns, also known as cognitive distortions, can lead to incorrect assumptions, unrealistic self-criticisms, and even denial of reality. As a breast cancer patient or survivor, negative thought patterns are more common because of the emotional turmoil that is associated with a breast cancer diagnosis. This devastating diagnosis can heavily impact psychological well-being as well as physical health. Negative thoughts are a part of life and truthfully inevitable, especially as a cancer patient and survivor.
Mastectomy Swimwear
If you’ve had a mastectomy, or any surgical procedure during breast cancer treatment, you might have found that it can be challenging to find comfortable clothing that is both functional and stylish enough to make you feel confident at the same time. The same goes for swimwear, which is why we’ve curated a guide to all you need to know about mastectomy swimwear so that you can better find great products to boost your summertime wardrobe.
The Importance of Knowing What’s Normal and What’s Not
Our breasts are changing throughout our life- puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, and more. But knowing when certain changes are not normal can actually save your life.
Feeding your Brain to Fight Chemobrain
Chemo brain is a lingering side effect of being diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s described as a mental fog that drops your cognition ability to perform simple tasks or remember things in your memory.