#402 Breast Cancer & PTSD - Why Support is Key to Healing#402 Breast Cancer & PTSD - Why Support is Key to Healing
The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
Did you know that up to 90% of breast cancer survivors experience PTSD symptoms after diagnosis? Many women struggle with anxiety, emotional numbness, and hypervigilance long after treatment ends—but they often feel like...
29:26•14 Mar 2025
Why Support is Crucial for Healing from Breast Cancer PTSD
Episode Overview
- Up to 90% of breast cancer survivors experience PTSD symptoms.
- PTSD can manifest as anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and depression.
- Seeking support is crucial for emotional and physical healing.
- Therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR can be beneficial.
- Mind-body practices such as yoga and journaling can aid in emotional recovery.
“Healing does not happen in isolation.”
Breast cancer is more than just a physical battle; it leaves lasting emotional scars that many women find difficult to heal. In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, Laura Lummer, a two-time breast cancer survivor and Certified Life Coach, dives into the often-overlooked issue of PTSD among breast cancer survivors.
Laura shares staggering statistics—like how up to 90% of survivors experience PTSD symptoms—and explains how these symptoms manifest in daily life, from anxiety and hypervigilance to emotional numbness and depression. She highlights the importance of recognising these symptoms and seeking support rather than trying to 'just handle it' alone. Laura's candid discussion is both eye-opening and comforting, providing a safe space for women to understand their feelings without judgment.
She also offers practical advice on how to seek support, whether through therapy, support groups, or mind-body practices like yoga and journaling. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with the emotional aftermath of breast cancer, offering hope and practical steps towards healing. So, why not give it a listen? You might find the support you didn't even know you needed.
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