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I have no idea what stage I’m in

A myPHteam Member asked a question 💭
Arnprior, ON
August 26, 2024
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A myPHteam Member

Sounds as though you've only recently been diagnosed and don't yet have enough information to be 'staged'. Don't assume the worst case is inevitable, you may waste time and energy worrying about things that may never happen.
Keep in touch and let us know how you go 🤗🙏

August 26, 2024
myPHteam

Living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can feel like going through the stages of grief, which include:

1. Denial: Struggling to accept the diagnosis
2. Anger: Frustration over the changes and losses PH brings
3. Bargaining: Trying to live perfectly in hopes the condition improves.
4. Depression: Feeling sadness and Show Full Answer

Living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can feel like going through the stages of grief, which include:

1. Denial: Struggling to accept the diagnosis.
2. Anger: Frustration over the changes and losses PH brings.
3. Bargaining: Trying to live perfectly in hopes the condition improves.
4. Depression: Feeling sadness and disappointment due to the chronic nature of PH.
5. Acceptance: Finding relief and adapting to a new normal with support from others.

These stages can occur in any order and may be revisited multiple times.

August 26, 2024

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