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Rochester, NY

Dr Nicole LePera on X

Signs You Have Post Traumatic Resilience:

1. A strong sense of humor
2. Intense creativity
3. Deep empathy
4. The ability to be resourceful
5. Vivid imagination
6. Grit and determination

April 23, 2025
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Members deeply connected over how resilience has helped them cope with breast cancer, with many describing it as the ability to bounce back... Read more

Members deeply connected over how resilience has helped them cope with breast cancer, with many describing it as the ability to bounce back from setbacks, stay strong through challenges, and keep moving forward even on the hardest days. Several members shared practical strategies for managing ongoing anxiety and fear after treatment, including joining support groups (both in-person and virtual Monday night Zoom sessions), seeking therapists experienced in breast cancer care, and recognizing that post-traumatic stress is a common and valid response to cancer. A recurring theme was the importance of being gentle with yourself during the transition to a new normal, finding community support, and trusting your gut when seeking mental health care that truly understands the cancer experience.

A MyBCTeam Member

I've always been resilient no matter what was thrown at me. Every event that would have weakened someone else made me stronger. I bounce back pretty quickly when bad stuff happens and then figure ways to deal with it

April 23, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

Oh absolutely. Great question abd post. You are finding some good stuff on X. 💖
Resilience is a big deal in coping with all kinds of hard things not just medical. I have always thought of resilience as the ability to bounce back from whatever sucker punch life throws your way. Kind of how much like a rubber band I am.

April 23, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

EBGils I agree with you. Resilience has helped me through as well. My brother's have started calling me a Bad A## because of my resilience. It's not always easy, I give myself 15 minutes a day to cry then I tell myself it's time to move on.

April 23, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

Resilience☺️
It has always helped me move forward. It has made me stronger to withstanding challenges. It keeps me going with a smile on some of my worst days. Although I might take a minute or two to shed a tear, I know I must keep going. BC has been one of my biggest challenges, it was your strength guiding me through.

April 23, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

I agree about being resilient. I think as women, or mothers, we are always faced with challenges and this bc is a biggie. So, being strong, and never giving up hopes keeps us going.

April 23, 2025

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