Energy levels

I have been both amazed and frustrated by my energy levels since treatment finished nearly a year ago! The pendulum has been so variable, some days I have felt buzzing with energy and others absolutely flat. It has irritated me at times to have experienced such a lack of motivation and unable to face doing things, like a yo yo I have been up and down. Nothing really prepared me for this, I thought that once treatment was all over with I would have boundless energy and my usual passion to face anything and everything would return.... well this aspiration did not pan out quite like that. A times I have struggled with the simplest of tasks, like driving and doing things alone. My confidence hit rock bottom when I first went back to work and that was a real big shock. But you know I have been inspired by others and whilst it is a cliche to say that being aware that some people are worse off than you this thought can really help. Or conversely knowing that others have survived and moved on with their lives also helps. For example I found Kylie's story very comforting and whilst our lives are totally polarised, in fact we shared something that many of us share - hope and strength. The energy if takes to handle the treatment is huge and so when its all over be kind, be patient and give yourself permission to relax! Energy comes from a range of sources .... take it easy when you can and enjoy the inner peace