Karen,
What I learned about chemo brain is related also to why many of us seem to have so little energy for a year or more (ten or more for some of us!). Because of all the chemo drugs, our cells aren't making enough mitochrondrial (the powerhouse of the cell) energy to keep the free radicals in check. Some people (especially those with the ApoE4 gene) have a harder time recovering the free-radical balance than others. This is not to say you won't, but I find it's helpful to know there's a good reason why I can't keep up with others. Better than feeling like a wimp, which I used to!
Relaxing and enjoying are good for healing! Exericse, too. You're on it!
If you want, you can email me at
Carol@BeyondChemoBrain.com, and we will get you a book, in English, across the ocean!
Your compatriot in brain recovery,
Carol
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