Hi,
I'm going through a phase of questioning decisions and 'What ifs..'.
I suspect this is a natural state for caring about our loved ones but just wondered if anyone else has had or is having a similar experience? I can't help but think what if they have got it wrong?
The emotional ups and downs are incredible just now.
WDJ
Hi WDJ
You are being totally normal - but as we all find that is often not very helpful.
All anyone can do is get the best information that is available to them and on that basis make a decision - that is the best possible decision they can make and therefore by definition the right decision and is the key to informed consent. One of the challenges of course that can happen in the carer role is that our loved ones make a decision we might not totally agree with.
If we look at Your feelings when someone has cancer perhaps you are at Anxiety and Uncertainty or possibly denial, just recognizing how normal these emotions are can be quite helpful in supporting ourselves. One thing I learnt the hard way was the importance of looking after myself.
<<hugs>>
Steve
