Chapter 4: The Illness Journey Flashcards
1
Q
Pre-Diagnosis
A
- Something feels wrong
- Try to wait it out
2
Q
Diagnosis
A
- Disability
- Denial
- Fear
- Worry
3
Q
Treatment
A
- Disbelief
- Conflict
- Guilt
- Panic
4
Q
New Awareness
A
- Return of illness may be harder than initial diagnosis
- Uncertainty
- Hope to get better
5
Q
Physical Grief
A
- Change in appetite
- Weight change
- Fatigue
- Feel empty
6
Q
Emotional Grief
A
- Numbness
- Sadness
- Anger
- Loneliness
7
Q
Family Dissonance
A
- Relationships altered under stressful circumstances
- Many losses
- Feel betrayed by body
8
Q
Isolation
A
- Some feel disconnected
- Need supports to help adjust
- Fight illness but still be realistic
9
Q
Uncertainty
A
- Experience challenges
- Hope and denial as coping strategies
- Some focus on present, others focus on death
10
Q
Forces of Hope
A
- Opportunity to create meaning
- Crucial to understand what one hopes for
