FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS IN CASE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS: ANGER
Most women with endometriosis have felt anger at some stage. It may happen after you overcome the initial confusion and feelings of isolation because then you start asking yourself: ‘Why me?’, ‘Why am I infertile?’, ‘Why didn’t doctors pick this up sooner?’, ‘Why isn’t there a cure?’, ‘What research is being undertaken?’, ‘Why isn’t more information available about this disease?’.
With all these questions racing through your mind it is difficult to realise that you have not been singled out to suffer. You will feel angry that at some stage this disease may interrupt your life or that it may prevent you from having children, or attaining other goals in your life or pursuing some sporting interest or hobby.
You may also feel angry because endometriosis is a chronic disease for which there is no ‘cure’. You may be angry because a diagnosis has taken so long, because doctors do not have all the answers and it seems that no-one understands your turmoil.
Your partner too may be confused and frustrated by the disruption the disease has caused to your lives. He may feel angry that there is no cure, or may find it difficult because you may need his constant support.
How do you cope with this anger and frustration that you both may feel?
Try to include your partner in talks about the disease. Encourage him to accompany you on visits to the doctor or to meetings of support groups.
Let your partner talk about his fears and concerns and include him in any decision making.
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