Telling family - motivation needed
I’ve recently been diagnosed and need to tell my family some point. How did you do it? How best to do it? I’d rather just send a text and not have to talk about it 🙈
My husband knows because he was at appointment but I was suprised at how shocked he was by the news. We live together so hes seen my issues over years! I feel really sad for him and there is nothing really I can do.
To me diagnosis was completely expected and means I finally have access to treatment now - I am still the same person with the same problems as before!
I’m so worried family will be hurt at the news and I really don’t want to upset them. Also selfishly I’m worried they’ll want to visit & discuss loads but my energy is low at the best of times.
Advice, experience, motivation, and excuses so I don’t have to say anything at all 😉 is most welcome
Whatever way feels good to you. I would also add a note that you don't want to talk about it at the moment. Just say you realise it may be a shock for them but now you are able to access treatment etc. All the best
I am not the best person to answer this as I haven't really told anyone except my boyfriend/now husband. My reason for doing so is because I live abroad with my husband, and my other family is far away. Wouldn't want to worry them when there is nothing they can do anyways. But you are right eventually will have to tell them. I think it is normal for them to feel sad and be hurt at first, but they will get used to it. Also you don't need to disclose any extra information if you don't want to.You can just tell them about the diagnosis and assure them that you are the same person as before,nothing really changed, and that you will have access to treatment now. All you need is their support 😄