{"id":913,"date":"2020-04-17T14:07:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T18:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=913"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:11:13","slug":"emotional-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/resources\/emotional-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional Support for Mesothelioma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Getting Emotional Support After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p>Being diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> can come as a shock. Priorities, financial situations, and daily schedules can change overnight. Many patients also face emotional and mental health challenges.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>In <a href=\"\/blog\/mental-health-and-mesothelioma\/\">one study<\/a> of how mesothelioma affects mental health, more than 50% of patients had feelings of anxiety. If you\u2019re sad, scared, or overwhelmed by your diagnosis, <strong>you are not alone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>While a strong emotional response to a diagnosis is very normal, it can negatively impact your life.<\/p>\n<p>Patients who receive emotional support for mesothelioma immediately following a diagnosis may be better equipped to undergo treatment and live more fully with the people and experiences they care most about.<\/p>\n<p>Get emotional support with a community of other people impacted by mesothelioma. Join our <strong>Free Support Group<\/strong> for patients and families, meeting monthly in a virtual setting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"29437\" class=\"one-off-29437 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"29437\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.entry-content .one-off-29437{margin:60px auto}.one-off-29437 a{background:#E4F4F6;border:1px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:8px;color:#000;display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:320px;overflow:hidden;padding:20px 20px 0;position:relative;text-decoration:none;text-align:center}.one-off-29437 a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-direction:column}.one-off-29437 .vque-content,.one-off-29437 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-29437 .vque-content{display:contents;z-index:2}.one-off-29437 .heading{order:1}.one-off-29437 .vque-content>img{max-width:220px;margin-bottom:20px}.one-off-29437 .vque-content p{order:4;background:#fff;margin:0 -20px;padding:15px;z-index:1;line-height:22px}.one-off-29437 .vque-content p.description{padding-bottom:0}.one-off-29437 .image-wrap{left:50%;width:107%;z-index:1;transform:translateX(-50%);order:3;overflow:hidden}.one-off-29437 .image-wrap:after{content:'';background:#BADFE4;position:absolute;bottom:-128px;z-index:-1;width:216px;height:230px;border-radius:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%)}.one-off-29437 .image-wrap img{width:75%;margin:0 auto}.one-off-29437 .heading{font-size:24px;line-height:28px;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:0 0 25px;letter-spacing:-1px;max-width:315px}.one-off-29437 .button{padding:12px 16px;width:100%;text-align:center}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.entry-content .one-off-29437 a{padding-right:0;padding-left:25px;max-width:620px;text-align:left;border:0}.entry-content .one-off-29437 .vque-content{display:block;padding-bottom:35px}.entry-content .one-off-29437 .heading{margin-bottom:15px;max-width:unset}.entry-content .one-off-29437 a>div{flex-direction:row;align-items:flex-end}.entry-content .one-off-29437 .vque-content p{margin:0 0 10px;background:none;padding:0;width:285px;font-size:16px}.entry-content .one-off-29437 .vque-content p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.entry-content .one-off-29437 .image-wrap{position:absolute;left:auto;transform:none;overflow:visible;right:0;bottom:0;max-width:355px}.entry-content .one-off-29437 .image-wrap img{width:125%;max-width:none}.entry-content .one-off-29437 .image-wrap:after{width:743px;height:597px;top:-25px;left:-25px;transform:none}.entry-content .one-off-29437 .button{width:auto;padding:12px 40px;margin-top:7px}.entry-content .one-off-29437 img{max-height:276px}.sidebar .one-off-29437{margin-bottom:30px}.sidebar .one-off-29437 img{max-height:125px}.sidebar .one-off-29437 .image-wrap:after{bottom:-135px}.sidebar .one-off-29437 .heading{font-size:22px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-hope-support-group\/\" title=\"Sign Up for Our\u2028Mesothelioma Support Group\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Sign Up for Our\u2028Mesothelioma Support Group Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Sign Up for Our\u2028Mesothelioma Support Group<\/strong>\r\n        <p class=\"description\">Find support and community in our virtual mesothelioma group.<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"description\">Next Virtual Meeting:<br\/><strong>Wednesday, January 21<br\/>\u20288 p.m. ET  |  5 p.m. PT<\/strong><\/p>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Sign Up Now\">Sign Up Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/support-group-hero-img.png\" alt=\"Support Group\" class=\"lazyload mobile-only\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How Emotional Support for Mesothelioma Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>The time right after receiving a <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/\">mesothelioma diagnosis<\/a> is when most patients feel highly uncertain, distressed, and out of control.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the statistics around mesothelioma may seem bleak, and it\u2019s common to feel overwhelmed when thinking about the future. However, receiving emotional support can help patients overcome or work through many of their stressors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Working with a therapist or peer mentor can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Address feelings of <a href=\"\/resources\/depression\/\">depression<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cope with fear and feelings of isolation<\/li>\n<li>Deal with grief or loss<\/li>\n<li>Feel more in control of your life<\/li>\n<li>Learn effective stress management techniques<\/li>\n<li>Manage anxiety or anger<\/li>\n<li>Overcome any guilt you might be experiencing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Emotional support for mesothelioma isn\u2019t just for patients. Receiving emotional support can also help family members, friends, and <a href=\"\/resources\/caregivers\/\">caregivers<\/a> deal with the emotions, isolation, and stresses of living with and caring for someone who is sick.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/alexis-kidd-80x80-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;I have survived mesothelioma for over 18 years now. Since mesothelioma has no cure, I fear I will have to deal with it again someday. It does not necessarily keep me from living my life, but the thoughts are still floating through my mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is why I believe that working with a therapist and finding <a href=\"\/resources\/\">support resources<\/a> is so helpful.<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Alexis Kidd, 18+ year peritoneal mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>Types of Emotional Support for Mesothelioma Available<\/h2>\n<p>There are several different types of emotional support available for patients and their families. Learn more about these resources below.<\/p>\n<h3>Mental Health Counseling<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking with a counselor one-on-one, with your family, or in a group setting allows you to learn different coping methods and discuss your concerns related to mesothelioma itself or the emotional and <a href=\"\/resources\/financial\/\">financial stress<\/a> it can cause.<\/p>\n<p>Counseling sessions can be led by a variety of different experts, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider these factors when choosing a mental health counselor:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Their experience working with cancer patients<\/li>\n<li>How comfortable they make you feel when talking to them<\/li>\n<li>Whether they accept your health insurance<\/li>\n<li>Their approach to therapy and whether it aligns with your preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finding the right counselor can make a big difference in managing the emotional challenges of mesothelioma, helping you feel supported and empowered throughout your cancer journey.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Support Groups<\/h3>\n<p>Another form of emotional support can be found by attending <a href=\"\/resources\/support-groups\/\">mesothelioma support groups<\/a>. Support groups are a safe place to share your feelings with others who can relate to your experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Different types of support groups include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In-person support groups.<\/strong> Local support groups allow you to meet face-to-face with others who know what you\u2019re going through.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online support groups.<\/strong> Meeting with a virtual support group can provide flexibility for patients who live in more remote areas, aren\u2019t comfortable meeting with others in person, or need a break from in-person activities while recovering from certain treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peer mentor programs.<\/strong> This type of support is growing in popularity. Rather than meeting in a group setting, peer mentorship allows you to connect one-on-one with someone whose life has been affected by cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find these groups through your hospital or cancer center, or by <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">connecting with one of our Patient Advocates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-panza-hope-img.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;Seeing folks be in the moments I was in a decade ago helps keep my situation in perspective. They are feeling that same fear I once felt.<\/p>\n<p>I hope our mesothelioma community helps these individuals find their way the same way that happened for me early on. <strong>We aren\u2019t a large community, but we are pretty mighty.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> John Panza, 13+ year mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h3>Spiritual or Faith-Based Support<\/h3>\n<p>Like the other types of support, religious or <a href=\"\/resources\/faith-based\/\">faith-based support<\/a> comes in many forms.<\/p>\n<p>It could be as simple as members of your faith community bringing prepared meals and staying to pray and talk with you about how you are coping. You could also participate in a group session with a religious focus.<\/p>\n<p>Cancers like mesothelioma can draw out all sorts of questions about faith and fairness. Speaking with your pastor, rabbi, imam, or another spiritual counselor can help you find the balance between the spiritual and physical, and wrestle with any questions of faith that come up.<\/p>\n<h3>Grief Counseling<\/h3>\n<p>Grief can take many forms after a cancer diagnosis. Patients may grieve the loss of their old way of life, including loss of income and changes in physical abilities, relationships, and independence.<\/p>\n<p>Family members may also pursue <a href=\"\/resources\/grief-counseling\/\">grief counseling<\/a> to adjust to changes in or the loss of their loved one. If someone you care about passes away from mesothelioma, it\u2019s normal to go through the stages of grief \u2014 denial, anger, bargaining, and depression \u2014 before reaching the acceptance stage.<\/p>\n<p>Working with a licensed grief counselor can help you process these emotions in a healthy way so you can rebuild your life and honor your loved one.<\/p>\n<h3>Self-Care<\/h3>\n<p>A mesothelioma diagnosis can make you feel like much of your life is out of your control. But one thing you can do is focus on taking care of yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Self-care is a powerful way to put yourself back in the driver\u2019s seat, and it looks different for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Self-care options for mesothelioma patients include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doing gentle movement and exercise<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring you get enough sleep<\/li>\n<li>Practicing prayer or meditation<\/li>\n<li>Prioritizing hobbies and activities that make you feel fulfilled<\/li>\n<li>Saying \u201cno\u201d when you don\u2019t have the energy<\/li>\n<li>Spending time with loved ones<\/li>\n<li>Starting a journal to capture your thoughts and feelings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You are allowed to take care of yourself when you or a loved one is facing a mesothelioma diagnosis. The more you focus on your physical and emotional well-being, the better equipped you will be to fight the disease and manage the side effects of <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how other patients and families have found support in our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Survivors Guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"21915\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque light-blue has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue{margin:60px auto;line-height:26px;max-width:337px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue a{display:block;background:#EDF8F9;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:0px 8px 8px 0px;padding:25px;color:#100134;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .image-wrap{max-width:210px;margin:0 auto 15px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue .heading{display:block;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.light-blue ul{max-width:245px;list-style:none;margin:0 auto 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Some even become <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survivors\/\">mesothelioma survivors<\/a>, living for 15 years or more in certain cases.<\/p>\n<p>Getting back to your pre-cancer self may require medical treatments and <a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">palliative care<\/a> to help with pain, symptom management, and self-care.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also critical to prioritize your relationships and let your loved ones support you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How can I support my loved one with mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Going through a mesothelioma diagnosis and treatment can be taxing for your loved one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can support them by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being an active listener<\/li>\n<li>Buying groceries or preparing meals<\/li>\n<li>Caring for children or pets<\/li>\n<li>Driving them to medical appointments<\/li>\n<li>Helping them find a therapist or support group<\/li>\n<li>Managing their medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What are some tips for how to cope with mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;People diagnosed with mesothelioma may experience a range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, sadness, guilt, anger, and hopelessness.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;It\u2019s common to feel overwhelmed by the sudden changes in your life after a cancer diagnosis. &lt;strong&gt;But help is available.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Support groups, peer mentor programs, mental health counselors, spiritual advisors, and family and friends can all help you get through this difficult time.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Will I ever feel normal again after mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Everyone\u2019s experience with mesothelioma is different, but &lt;strong&gt;many patients have gone on to live fulfilling lives after a diagnosis&lt;\/strong&gt;. 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