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For some it may come as a relief to finally have some answers but for others it can be quite a shock. There is no correct way to feel about your diagnosis; each person will have their own unique experience. There are strategies that can help you to process the myriad of feelings you may experience following your diagnosis, such as talking to others, staying engaged and incorporating activity in your day to release feel-good chemicals. For more information read our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.flywheelsites.com\/news\/coping-techniques-for-living-well\/\">about coping techniques for living well.<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>“<span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW161619911 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW161619911 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161619911 BCX0\">When I was newly diagnosed<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW161619911 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW161619911 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161619911 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW161619911 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW161619911 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161619911 BCX0\">\u00a0I was completely unprepared<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW161619911 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW161619911 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161619911 BCX0\">.\u00a0 I thought I was coping\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW161619911 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW161619911 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161619911 BCX0\">but I didn\u2019t take the time to acknowledge the pressure I was under.” – Anonymous, living with lung cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":{"ID":18739,"id":18739,"title":"Head shot thoughtful businessman in eyewear looking at computer screen.","filename":"iStock-1199863542-scaled.jpg","filesize":301047,"url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1199863542-scaled.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/after-your-diagnosis-title\/mental-health\/diagnosis\/head-shot-thoughtful-businessman-in-eyewear-looking-at-computer-screen\/","alt":"","author":"85","description":"","caption":"Head shot thoughtful businessman in eyewear looking at computer screen, sitting at table at home. 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Some webpages can cite out-of-date research or suggest out-of-date treatment methods.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is a good idea to resist reading too widely about your lung\u00a0condition\u00a0until you have had\u00a0a\u00a0discussion\u00a0with\u00a0your\u00a0specialist\u00a0doctor\u00a0or your GP. 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For some it may come as a relief to finally have some answers but for others it can be quite a shock. There is no correct way to feel about your diagnosis; each person will have their own unique experience. There are strategies that can help you to process the myriad of feelings you may experience following your diagnosis, such as talking to others, staying engaged and incorporating activity in your day to release feel-good chemicals. For more information read our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/news\/coping-techniques-for-living-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">about coping techniques for living well.<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>“<span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW161619911 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW161619911 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161619911 BCX0\">When I was newly diagnosed<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW161619911 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW161619911 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161619911 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW161619911 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW161619911 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161619911 BCX0\">\u00a0I was 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of diagnosis on mental health<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a\u00a0chronic or life-limiting lung\u00a0condition,\u00a0you\u00a0and\u00a0your\u00a0family\u00a0may\u00a0experience a symbolic loss\u00a0(the type you can\u2019t touch or see)\u00a0as the implications of the diagnosis become understood and real. Many will experience a\u00a0grief reaction\u00a0at this point.\u00a0Yet,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the impact of\u00a0a\u00a0lung\u00a0condition\u00a0can be like ripples in a pond after a stone is thrown in.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Little is recognised\u00a0about\u00a0the secondary losses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secondary losses can develop as a consequence of the initial loss, in this case the diagnosis. Physical secondary losses might include the need to downsize or modify a home to accommodate for deteriorating health, the need to retire from work early or the subsequent loss of income. This can trigger the likelihood of other adjustments such as roles changing within the family as your condition progresses. 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Psychologists call it dissociating, which is how our brain keeps us from becoming too distressed when we get bad or upsetting news. It distances us from the situation and makes us feel like we are not really present. The feeling may last a few minutes, a few hours or even a few days.  <\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"block-a9551c40-5641-44ec-aabe-e6fddb6cdaa9\">Diagnosis as a Relief <\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"block-390bc7b4-6eed-4ecd-852e-5d1c1d30310d\">There is no right or correct way to feel around the time of diagnosis. Every person will have their own unique experience. Some people may feel quite relieved once they know the reason for how they have been feeling. Others might feel a level of certainty because the path ahead is now clearer. Some people may feel relief because they have been fearful of a much worse outcome than what they have been told.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"It was a relief to be diagnosed. I knew something was wrong and then finally I could start to understand and do something about it. Knowing what was wrong, helped me to deal with it.\"- Anonymous, living with bronchiectasis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"block-b11c86dc-193d-460b-9bfb-d023fa7d68e2\"> Diagnosis as a Shock <\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"block-f98de079-095c-4c7e-a4f2-b0fc87b3b3c3\">While some people may feel a level of relief by knowing the diagnosis, it can still come as quite a shock. Feeling shock is quite normal. You may find yourself moving between acceptance and denial and the feeling of dissociating may wax and wane; you might feel like you can\u2019t really concentrate or sleep and your appetite might be impacted. Feeling much of anything other than just existing may be too much effort but this feeling should resolve within a week or two. If it persists, reach out to a mental health professional who can help you come to terms with the gravity of your diagnosis. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"block-80b394b3-c1e6-4641-9f31-cb377d7752eb\">People who have been previously quite well and whose symptoms came on either quickly or were almost non-existent before being diagnosed \u2018by accident\u2019, are most at risk of struggling to process a diagnosis.  How you process your diagnosis will depend on things such as personality, family and social supports, financial circumstances, age, gender and the condition itself. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"block-390a8b28-6810-4940-a122-b32c44da18a5\">Is it normal to be in denial about a diagnosis?  <\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"block-a24389b4-71ea-4eb0-9d93-2dde8df10aba\">Experiencing a period of denial, a \u201cthis can\u2019t be true\u201d period, is quite normal when you get a diagnosis, especially if it has life-limiting implications. It can take time to adjust to the significance of your diagnosis. Using denial initially, especially if you are still quite well or don\u2019t have many symptoms, can allow you to present yourself as if nothing has changed. But in the long run, this tactic can make it harder for you and those you care about to come to terms with your diagnosis. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"block-1b6e4cfa-5127-4ba5-bdb6-09fd809b5f37\">Sometimes it is not the person with the lung condition who is in denial but their loved ones who find it hard to accept the reality of what it means. Comments such as \u201cyou don\u2019t look sick\u201d or \u201cwe really want you to come too\u201d can indicate that they are in denial or that they simply don\u2019t understand that a lung condition can make it hard for you to participate in social events.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"block-36d35815-8b28-41fe-9b07-9444b6502288\">If you or one of your loved ones is struggling with denial, it might be a good idea to jointly talk to a mental health professional or your respiratory specialist.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>\"<em>When you are diagnosed you need to prepare for the full impact on your mental health, not just your physical health.\"<\/em><\/strong>- Anonymous, living with lung cancer.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":18738,\"width\":434,\"height\":289,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div id=\"block-dd23f228-d03b-428d-9c57-6e54c651fced\" class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-481073822-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Patient discussing diagnosis with their doctor. \" class=\"wp-image-18738\" width=\"434\" height=\"289\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Coping with a diagnosis  <\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The concept of coping is subjective and will look and feel differently for each person. 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