Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm being sent on 'Hope Therapy' at the hospice in a few weeks. It's designed to motivate terminally ill people to look at the bright side of their situation and motivate them off of the sofa.
I'm not sure if I should go. I have a huge extrovert personality, the engineer in me has already sorted my priorities and bucket list and it putting it all in action. I've dealt with all the trash of my life and I've sorted all the paperwork of my existence.
The program is very mindfulness / hope diary based - I'm not sure that's at all compatible with me - I can't imagine Mr Data taking part.. It seems aimed at people who are crushed by their diagnosis and situation. The research all seems from over 30 years ago - mainly in 3rd world countries - not sure how well that transfers to the UK.
Unfortunately, I'm the most positive, motivated, up-beat, energised, go-getting - depressed - person on the planet.
I'm actually concerned that I will damage or break the other people in the group when they are most vulnerable.
Has anyone else heard of this program and has it helped anyone you knew?
Hi Plastic, do what's best for you, not for others. You could always give it a try and see how you feel about it. Personally it doesn't really sound like it's something that would appeal to you. It honestly wouldn't appeal to me. It is, of course, entirely your choice. Let us know what you decide.
My biggest problem is the NHS has been playing covid games. It means that I (as a patient) have been totally denied any possibility of meeting with other patients or talking with medical professionals about my situation as we are all being kept very much at arm's length with only 2-minute phone calls to say my bloods are good, carry on with the next treatment.
It's keeping us all in total isolation from each other at a time when we need as much information as possible - and to feel part of a group going through the same thing.
Whilst I'm not sure about this course, I think seeing other sufferers would be good for me - but I'm also aware that my bright, cheery persona might not be what others are able to understand or put up with. I have to think of the others on the course too - I know I can damage people..
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