Radiation therapy was one of the most emotionally challenging parts of my breast cancer journey. The treatment itself was pain-free, but being immobilized on the treatment table, holding my breath repeatedly to protect my heart from radiation exposure, and feeling vulnerable in my body brought up unexpected trauma responses.
As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I found that the immobility triggered emotions I thought I had already worked through. Throughout the 15 radiation sessions, tapping became my lifeline. It helped me regulate overwhelming emotions, voice my needs, and stay present one treatment session at a time.
In this article, I share how EFT helped me navigate the emotional and physical challenges of radiation treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer.
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