Coping with a medical diagnosis often means coping with loss. The initial diagnosis presents a loss of what we thought the future would be like. Other losses may follow, some related to the chronic condition. What I have learned as a mental health professional over the years is that any kind of loss leads to a need to grieve. Grief is a healthy reaction to loss. I have also learned that grief is often accompanied by a need for closure.
I spend a lot of time talking with clients about closure. Check out my article: https://justgotdiagnosed.com/resources/living-with-a-chronic-condition-finding-closure-maybe/
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