A cancer diagnosis is a crisis situation that triggers a lot of emotions and thoughts. It is a challenge for both the sick person and their environment. Support from loved ones is very important during this period and at every stage of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Family, friends, acquaintances often do not know what to say or how to behave. It often happens that they decide to withdraw, fearing that their words or actions may cause discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to support a sick person?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0e Or<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This may seem trivial, but it's really the most important thing. A kind, authentic, non-judgmental presence is the most important thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25b6\ufe0e Ask about needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the most important questions we can ask when we want to support our sick loved one. "Tell me, how can I support you now?", "I want to be with you, what do you need?". This question opens up to authentic communication and gives space for creating good, "tailored" support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25b6\ufe0e Give space for all emotions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is this experience, this "voicing" of all the emotions that come to a person experiencing a health crisis, that can be healing and create space for new strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25b6\ufe0e Be careful<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For what is verbal and non-verbal. And be authentic. And if you don't know how to behave, what to say - say t o. "I don't want to unintentionally hurt you, tell me if you want to talk about (\u2026)\/ do you need (\u2026)?", "I don't know what to say, but I'm here for you."<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25b6\ufe0e Offer support and "check"<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each of us is good at something. It is exactly the same with support \u2013 we have different resources, different competences. Some of us will be great emotional support, others will provide logistical support. Be attentive (see above!) to your loved one and when proposing some activities or joint activities \u2013 ask (check) how your loved one is doing with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25b6\ufe0e Respect boundaries and autonomy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A natural reaction to the illness of someone close to us is the desire to help them. It is good if this help is tailored to the needs of our sick loved one and also leaves room for their actions and individuality. Each of us needs to have an influence on things that are important to us, each of us also needs solitude sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25b6\ufe0e LOOK AFTER YOURSELF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. When supporting others, you need to take care of yourself twice as much. Organize a support network \u2013 share activities according to your competences, skills, and time possibilities. Remember about your diet and sleep hygiene. Take care of the time \u201coutside of illness\u201d to be able to regain strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n ***<\/p>\n\n\n\n Author:<\/p>\n\n\n\n mgr Katarzyna Binkiewicz<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rozpoznanie choroby nowotworowej to sytuacja kryzysowa, kt\u00f3ra wywo\u0142uje ogrom emocji i my\u015bli. To wyzwanie zar\u00f3wno dla osoby choruj\u0105cej, jak i dla jej otoczenia. Bardzo wa\u017cne w tym okresie i na ka\u017cdym etapie leczenia jest wsparcie bliskich. 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