Living with a Meningioma: A Compassionate Self-Care Guide

Feeling anxious, stressed, or alone? Struggling with your mental health? Unsure how to manage the uncertainty, the symptoms, or all the medical information thrown at you?

You’re not alone. I understand because I’ve been there. I’ve walked the path of diagnosis, surgery, and life after a meningioma. I know what it’s like to live with symptoms, or to have them dismissed by even the professionals around you. I understand the stress of waiting, not knowing what’s next, and how that anxiety can weigh on your mind and body.

That’s why I created “Living with a Meningioma: A Compassionate Self-Care Guide.” This 53-page e-book is designed as a practical companion to help you navigate your journey from diagnosis to surgery and beyond. 

Inside, you’ll find:

• Practical strategies, tools, and tips for managing symptoms and stress.
   
• Guidance for the emotional rollercoaster of ‘watch and wait.’
   
• Personal reflections and exercises to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
   
• A compassionate, step-by-step guide to help you take care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
   

You don’t have to navigate this alone; let this guide be your companion, your reassurance, and your roadmap through one of life’s most challenging journeys.

This 53-page guide is broken into 10 thoughtfully crafted chapters, each designed to support you through every stage of your meningioma journey:

1. The Day Everything Changed – Navigating the moment of diagnosis and the emotions it brings.
    
2. Feeling the Feelings – Understanding, acknowledging, and processing the range of emotions you may experience.
    
3. Building Your Support Circle – Finding and nurturing the people who will support you through this journey.
    
4. The Power of Choice – Exploring the decisions you can make for your health, well-being, and life.
    
5. Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit – Practical self-care strategies to nurture your whole self.
    
6. Living Through Watch and Wait – Managing uncertainty, anxiety, and invisible symptoms.
    
7. Preparing for Surgery – Emotional and practical guidance for the steps ahead.
    
8. Post-Surgical Recovery – Tips for healing physically, mentally, and emotionally.
    
9. Rebuilding Your Life After Surgery – Rediscovering your rhythm, routines, and identity.
    
10. Integrating What You Have Learned – Reflecting, growing, and moving forward with resilience and insight.

I’m Astarea, a counsellor, life coach, and mental health practitioner who has personally walked the meningioma journey. 

I know what it’s like to face a diagnosis that turns your world upside down, to live with symptoms that can feel invisible, and to carry the weight of uncertainty and anxiety that comes with ‘watch and wait.’

Through my own lived experience, I’ve discovered the strength of resilience, the power of self-compassion, and the comfort that comes from having someone truly understand your journey. 

This e-book is my way of holding your hand through the process, offering practical strategies, gentle guidance, and heartfelt reflections to help you care for your mind, body, and spirit.

I hope that as you read, you feel deeply seen, supported, and empowered. That even in moments of fear or uncertainty, you are reminded of your own strength, your capacity to navigate this journey, and your right to care for yourself with kindness and courage.

“You don’t have to face this alone. Let me hold your hand, download Living with a Meningioma today and step into compassionate self-care, clarity, and confidence on your journey.”

This is a digital PDF file that you can read on any device. It is not an instant download. Once you purchase, you will be emailed a secure link to access and download your copy.

Navigating a meningioma journey is deeply personal, and every experience is unique. There will be moments of uncertainty, fear, and challenge, but also moments of strength, insight, and resilience.

This guide is here to remind you that you are not alone. You are seen, you are heard, and you are supported. Take what feels helpful, leave what doesn’t, and move through your journey at your own pace.

Above all, be gentle with yourself. You have already shown incredible courage simply by facing this journey and every small step you take toward self-care, understanding, and healing matters.