Today, like right this moment, I feel a little shaky. I have these days that I refer to as "hitting the wall." They come from out of the blue, but as I was getting ready for work yesterday I knew I was going to end up back in bed. And I did, until 4:30 in the afternoon! I guess my body can only go so much and then it needs a break. Today I am back at work, grateful to be here, but always wondering when this will happen again (usually once a month or so). Otherwise, most of the time I feel fine and I just bought a new swimsuit that manages to cover all my scars - you would never know that I am a breast cancer survivor! I think I will feel very confident in it.

I joined a young women's support group (which did not exist the first time around) and have a lot more friends and activities going on. Also, still trying to live life to the fullest. I think that is what wears me out sometimes, trying to do it all. Otherwise, sill married and still as close to my family as before.

This past year I have been attending several breast cancer conferences in other cities. Get breast cancer and see the world - - who knew!? The opportunity to meet other survivors while going places I have never been has been a wonderful combination.

See response above - I still have these "low energy" days that take me off guard. My body seems to crave a nice long nap. Once it has done that, I feel better again.

Having to go to all the appointments for doctors and tests. Not wanting to go, mainly for the long waiting periods sitting in the lobby, and tired of going all the time (have to constantly re-movtivate myself).

Mom, best friend, support group buddies, husband (pretty much in that order). Husband just wants everything to be normal; not always the most sympathetic, warm-fuzzy person to go to.

Did not really have a long term goal, at least career-wise, because I thought I would be taking time off to raise a family. But, cancer took care of that life goal. To some extent that is fine. We have nieces and nephews to spoil and send back home, just like grandparents would do.

I work full time. Try to stick to 8:30 - 5:30, but if my commute puts me in late, I end up staying late to make up my time. Then I get home late, get dinner late, go to bed later, etc. It can become a vicious cycle some weeks. That's when I am grateful we don't have children; not sure how survivors with kids juggle it all.

Work situation during my first diagnosis was awful. This time I am with a different company and things were much better - very supportive and understanding.

Liking my job and having good co-workers. And, right now, I need to work since my husband's pay was cut at his job.

To some extent it is good to work thru treatment as it makes you get up in the morning, put your makeup on and get your mind on something else. But, be realistic and don't push yourself - - - which is usually a lot easier said than done!

Thankfully, no real physical side effects. I'm not in any pain and have a full range of motion. These "hitting the wall" days, however, really take the wind out of my sails, physically as well as emotionally.

Be kind to yourself. Let others help more. Exercise as a stress reliever, even if you don't feel like it. Worry less about others and more about yourself. Etc.