Having to deal with the mesothelioma condition can be hard and this is understandable especially considering this disease is discovered when it is already too late to cure it. The following 5 tips are offered to help you cope better with mesothelioma:
1. Facing your feelings - especially if they are manifested in a wide range of fluctuations: from confusion, worried, upset, shock, fear, anger, to denial and negativity. The fact that it is also better to know about the disease rather than not know about it, is another aspect that builds an entire range of other feelings as well.
But you should know that experiencing these feelings is the normal reaction that anyone would have, therefore you should know that you are not alone in this.
2. Find other people to talk to - especially as with your family it might be rather hard to approach the matter. Try to approach other people as well to whom you can share your problem. Sometimes it helps so much to talk about an issue - the old saying that a problem shared is a problem halved may seem old hat, but in a therapeutic way, it does help.
3. The way to let your kids know - is another aspect that is hard to handle especially if they are very young. When dealing with a child who knows already the concept of good and bad, you can explain the mesothelioma cancer as good cells and bad cells fighting in the body. It would help a lot to know more of the disease evolution when approaching the matter to your child/children. You can explain to them in simpler terms what it is all about.
No matter what you do, do not keep it a secret from your kids, as they will be at a loss not knowing what to do when having to face the true situation. You should keep them informed even if you only have bits of information; it is better than keeping the things hidden away from them.
If the case, you can also let the kids teachers at school know that they are facing at home, a situation of a parent is sick. In this way, they would understand the reason why the kid's behavior may be erratic at times.
4. What else can you do? You can talk to your doctor about the disease to make sure you understand its evolution better. Then you can find out if there is any local support group you can join in.
This is a great way to see that there are others who face the same feelings and situation as you do. Try not to get involved in major lifestyle changes, you should plan your day according to the way you feel in that day, and do not plan other activities in advance.
5. Who is also there able to help? Your GP, hospitals staff, they were trained to offer support in a professional way. As to financial support, check for any insurance policy and see if it covers your situation. The local welfare office can put at your disposal financial assistance in case you need it so do not hesitate in asking for it.
I have set up a website specifically for those people who do not know where to start when they find out that they or someone close to them has contracted mesothelioma.
The site has all the information you need to file your case; lawyers, experts, articles by experts, but most importantly, a number of videos by an expert in the field, who will guide you through the process. You will never feel alone using this website resource. I hope that it gives some comfort to those affected. You can go directly to the site here: [http://www.mesotheliomaalternatives.com]
Regards,
Chris Armfield BA, BSc.
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