Coping with Medical Diagnoses Oakland CA

1. The first few days. The first few days after receiving your diagnosis will be the worst. You may experience extreme mood swings ranging from anger to sadness and despair. Everything is uncertain and you are responding accordingly. Cut yourself some slack. You are not going crazy; you are simply reacting appropriately to the incredible stress of your diagnosis. You should stay home from work and cancel any social activities until you at least have a chance to catch your breath.
   
   
2. Take care of yourself. It will be important that you continue to care for yourself well. This means eating regularly, exercising (if that is a part of your usual routine), bathing and otherwise continuing to participate in the activities that are a part of your everyday routine.
   
   
3. Family and friends. The choice of whether or not you want to be surrounded by family and friends or whether you would prefer to be alone is entirely up to you. You will quickly be able to tell which friends are able to support you and which leave you feeling worse off. It is not your responsibility to try and make your friends and family feel better about your diagnosis; it is their job to support you.
   
   
4. Letting others know. There will be people that you may want to let know about your diagnosis but who you would prefer not to talk to in person right now. Consider sending out an e-mail or having friends and family make phone calls for you. You do not have to speak to anyone else about your diagnosis until you feel ready to do so.
   
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