Coping with cancer Archives - Page 2 of 4 - Karin Sieger

Cancer journey? Why I prefer life journey

15th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Whatever our circumstances in life, metaphors can give us clarity, meaning and stability. And so, like many other people diagnosed with cancer, I used to look at my life as a cancer journey. But at some point the metaphor started to work against me. I had outgrown it. What happened? [READ MORE]

When someone else dies of cancer (c) KarinSieger.com

How to keep going when someone else dies of cancer

6th August 2019 Karin Sieger

If you are affected by cancer (whether you have been diagnosed, treated, or a relative, friend), then you will know how painful it can be, when someone else dies of cancer. How can we honour the pain of the [READ MORE]

Cancer anger explained.

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Cancer anger is a common emotion. Psychotherapist and online cancer counsellor Karin Sieger explains cancer anger, who gets it and how to cope. [READ MORE]

Letting go of cancer survivor guilt (c) KarinSieger.com

Cancer survivor guilt is not justified

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Cancer survivor guilt exists; it is real; I had it, too. But it is a feeling and attitude that is conditioned and not justified. Cancer survivor guilt is someone else’s anger and despair. It is not ours to take [READ MORE]

Chemo brain explained (c) KarinSieger.com

Chemo brain explained: What is it? Symptoms? Coping?

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Chemo brain is one of many possible side effects of cancer treatment. Not everyone will get it, but I did. And I did not really know what to expect and how to cope. Why Chemo Brain? During cancer treatment [READ MORE]

Cancer Voices: Informative and uplifting messages from the cancer community

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

In her podcast episodes ‘Cancer Voices’ psychotherapist Karin Sieger hears from members of the cancer community who inform, support and encourage. [READ MORE]

The emotional and mental impact of cancer – what to expect

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

The impact of cancer is not just physical, but also emotional and mental. In that way it is similar other illnesses. But there is one big difference! Even if you are without cancer, if you are a relative, friend, [READ MORE]

One minute you are ok, the next helpless and frail: Coping with sudden life-changing illness or injury

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Every day I walk past a bridge, and every day it reminds me to take nothing for granted, especially my health. Because there was a time, when in a matter of weeks I had physically and mentally aged, unable [READ MORE]

Therapists are mortals, too. Professional boundaries when we are ill.

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Professional boundaries are important in therapy and counselling. But there are times when we need to make choices. What is in the best interest of the client and the therapy? Allow me to share a bit of my personal experiences. [READ MORE]

When I had to face my cancer anger (c) KarinSieger.com

Facing up to my cancer anger

9th June 2019 Karin Sieger

Cancer anger is common and understandable. There was one key moment when I felt it first. Over time I have learned to manage it. We should not have to apologise for our cancer anger. It is something important to deal [READ MORE]