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It is quite understandable to have very strong and distressing emotions, such as fear, anger or guilt. Feeling angry is a natural reaction. You might feel angry with family and friends, the doctors and nurses looking after you or, if you are religious, with your god. Anger is a common reaction felt by people who feel that cancer has interrupted their life plans. You might even be angry with yourself or blame yourself for getting cancer. The cause of cancer is usually unknown, so there is no reason to feel guilty.
You might experience many strong emotions and you don't have to feel guilty about your thoughts or moods. Still, even if you know that emotions like blame and guilt are not logical, it can be hard to get rid of these feelings. Sometimes just acknowledging that they are there, and that it is okay to feel them, makes them less distressing. Trying to cover them up, or denying that they exist, will not make them go away.
Everyone reacts to the diagnosis of cancer differently. For most people, feelings of anger and guilt last from a few days to several weeks. If you feel that your emotions are interfering with coping and healing, speak with your doctor or one of our trained volunteers. You can call the Cancer Support Helpline on 087 691 2396 to speak with someone, to get advice or referrals to services that can help you.
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