How to Reduce Anxiety and Loneliness as a Cancer Survivor
Surviving cancer can be a traumatic ideal but there are ways to reduce loneliness and anxiety.
Surviving cancer can be a traumatic ideal but there are ways to reduce loneliness and anxiety.
Social media has become an essential part of the daily lives of many teenagers. In fact, according to a recent study conducted by Pew Research Center, approximately 63% of teenagers report using social media every day while 45% say they are using the internet “almost constantly”. However, there is a darker side to social media than we perceive.
Along with the normal worries that arise due to a cancer diagnosis, one of the concerns teenagers may have is how to approach the subject when they return to school.
Caregiver burnout can occur when carers experience this stress for a prolonged period of time. It can make them vulnerable to all kinds of negative emotions, and further lead to an inability to focus on their duties. However, it may also eventually lead to a variety of problems for their health.
Being a carer is one of the most difficult roles that anyone could ever take on.
Luckily, there are many resources in Australia that carers can tap into apart from the support of family and friends
Julie Verley, Solaris Cancer Care counsellor, walks you through the process of maintaining your mental health during this pandemic. She gives you quick, handy tips
For cancer survivors, returning to work after treatment may be a way of regaining purpose and structure in their lives, as well as boosting confidence. However, this shouldn’t be done without some prior planning to ensure a successful re-adjustment.
You can hear from cancer survivors on how pets, both dogs and cats, have helped them get through their survivorship journey.
Post-cancer life should certainly be full of celebration, and for some, this might include enjoying the occasional drink. But before rushing into previous habits, survivors should reconsider the way that they consume alcohol.
The diagnosis of cancer can have an immense impact on the psychological aspect of one’s life. Patients may experience fear, stress, anxiety, anger and disbelief as they learn to adapt and cope with their cancer.
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