Best Cancer Second Medical Opinion in Bangalore – Dr. Murali Subramanian
Cancer not just affects your physical health, but it can also bring up feelings that you’re normally not used to dealing with. It may also make existing feelings more intense. But remember that these feelings are all normal.
Some of the coping mechanisms widely written about and spoken about are:
- Seek support and turn to loved ones or other cancer survivors
- Consult counselors
- Turn religious and have faith
But you must know that whatever you decide among these, it’s important to do what’s right for you . We are all wired differently. Some of the feelings that cancer fighters have to deal with are as follows:
- Loneliness
- Denial
- Anger
- Fear and Worry
- Hope
- Stress and Anxiety
- Sadness and Depression
- Guilt
- Loneliness
Denial
When a patient is first diagnosed, they refuse to accept the fact. They deny the fact and ask the doctors to look at the results again and reverify if the results are not mixed up.
Discuss with your doctor and they usually are well-experienced with such situations and will guide you through.
Anger
Majority of the cancer patients are in a shock. They constantly ask themselves why they were chosen to suffer like this. You may suddenly feel angry towards family, friends and doctors. They have also felt anger towards GOD. These feelings are usually linked to helplessness and frustration.
Talk with your family and friends about your intense feelings and be open to their suggestions. Use anger to take action in the positive direction. Try to accept the situation, read positive books , listen to positive audio books and watch your favourite movies. You are not being punished. Loving yourself and your body will help you in the healing process.
Fear and Worry
It is scary to hear that you have cancer, even for the strong.
Being in pain, either from the cancer or people fear that may be dying soon, that their family will have no one, that they are inadequate or due to financial reasons.
Remember that most fears about cancer are based on wrong information. Talk to survivors and read about your cancer. This way you know what to expect
Stress and Anxiety
It is normal to have stress during the treatment and also after the diagnosis. During anxiety attacks, you may feel that your heart beats faster, you feel sick in the stomach and you feel weak and shaky.
If you or your loved ones are going through this,talk to your doctor. You have to also discuss if they are side effects to your treatment. Also remember that it is important not to be too stressed during the treatment process as it may come in the process of healing and recovery. Deep breathing techniques and other forms of meditation have helped many patients.
Sadness and Depression
Many people with cancer feel sad and dejected. They feel like everything is over and they have reached the end. They crave to go back to the life they had before they learned they had the disease. If your loved ones are withdrawn for long periods of time, show no interest in routine activities, you must seek medical attention as it could be depression.
Some body changes to watch out for
- Sudden weight loss not due to illness or treatment
- Sleep problems
- Increased perspiration, diarrhea
- Drastic change in energy level
- Severe Fatigue
- Headaches
Remember that you do not need to control these feelings right away but getting the help you need is important and doing what is necessary even if they are baby steps will help you recover and emerge stronger than before.
Guilt
Patients may go through feelings of guilt. Feeling guilty and blaming yourself for the disease is seen in the majority of cancer fighters. You may blame yourself for getting the disease and being a burden to them.
These feelings are all very common. It will help to share it with people you are close to. Remember that it is not your fault.
Loneliness
It’s also normal to feel alone during and after the treatment. Remember not to be hard on yourself. Take your time to cope. Think about what makes you feel good. Remember that your life matters. You matter. Your feelings matter. Give your body, the healing it requires.
Look for emotional support in different ways.
It could help you to talk to other people who have cancer or you may feel better talking to a close friend or family member, or counsellor. Do what feels right for you.
Look for the Positive
Try to be hopeful instead of thinking the worst. Even if times are bad now, look out for small pleasures in life. It is difficult but not impossible. You just have to keep trying because irrespective of the support you receive from loved ones and professionals, it is you who has to accept,cope and emerge stronger. For yourself and for your loved ones.
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