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Importance of 'Me' time

Posted By Mim.

"Importance of 'Me' time"

About: Fern Centre

(as a service user),

Having some time out for myself has proved to be so important to my physical and mental health when coping and a family members Terminal Cancer diagnosis. In such circumstances it can become easy to neglect yourself focussing all your attention and energy to help the family member with their diagnosis. Its really shown me the importance and benefits of having some 'me' time and being kind to oneself. Its helped me with my stress and anxiety which then has a beneficial impact on medical health issues. I will definitely be taking some time out for me in the future to invest in myself after seeing the benefits !!!

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Response from Rhea Crighton, Lead Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Northern Services), Cancer Services (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 2 years ago
Rhea Crighton
Lead Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Northern Services), Cancer Services (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 13/08/2022 at 10:49
Published on Care Opinion at 10:49

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Dear Mim,

I’m so sorry to hear that you are experiencing such a difficult time at the moment with your loved ones diagnosis but I am glad that the cevtre could provide a safe place for you to focus on yourself which is so important.

If there is anything else we can do to support you or your family please do get in contact with Taz, Holly or Kim at the Fern Centre on 01271 311855.

best widhes

Rhea

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