People often feel a range of strong emotions when they, or someone close to them, is diagnosed with a blood cancer or condition.
Everybody’s experience is different. Feelings may range from confusion, disbelief, shock or loss of control, to fear, stress, anger or sadness. If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with a blood cancer or condition, you may find it helpful to keep a journal.
Writing or journaling can be a simple and effective way to help people cope with the emotional impact of a blood cancer/condition. There are many different ways of journaling, and the benefits are well reported, with studies showing improvements in both physical and psychological health.