The unbelievable suffering this cancer is doing to Norman and my family is overwhelming. We did everything possible but still could not stop its aggressive attack. Nobody who have not experience this type of cancer can actually understand the mental and emotional torture he is going through.The exhaustion and mood swings along with the depression is just too much for Norman to bear.It breaks down his fighting spirit and he just give up!I was very glad when hospice arrange for a psychiatrist to evaluate Norman's metal status.
A major focus of hospice care is on the emotional effects of the illness on the patient and his family. Helping Norman to recognized that his fears, anger, frustration,etc are normal reaction to his illness would help us understand him better. The psychiatrist said that it is perfectly normal for him to lash out at me or the children during an emotional outburst.It will be good for him to be able to release his tension by shouting or even crying. In fact we should encourage him to cry aloud or even for me to cry together with him. I usually remain calm outwardly but my heart bleeds inside. Life is so cruel to him.
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