Talk to each other about how you feel and what is important to you.

How do you support someone with cancer emotionally. The word cancer itself is so frightening that it can cause a sort of emotional paralysis. The role of counselling Counselling can help you understand and work though challenges you face as part of your care role. Be aware that you may both have many difficult feelings and that these are all normal.

You fear that displaying your emotion will end up hurting them rather than helping. Find a way to help and just do it. Schedule a visit that allows you to give physical and emotional support for the caregiver too.

Instead of asking what you can do be specific. Maybe you can arrange to stay with your friend while the caregiver gets out of the house for a couple of hours. Make time for each other.

Friends family and other carers can offer support you may also find it helpful to speak with a counsellor someone without an emotional connection to you or the person you care for. Ways to Cope with Your Emotions Express Your Feelings. Make short regular visits rather than long infrequent ones.

This is a normal. Visit our emotional support forum to talk with people who are dealing with the emotional impact of cancer share your. If you would like to talk you can do the following.

When a person has cancer they are often overwhelmed emotionally and physically. You can call Cancer Council 13 11 20 to find out what support is available. Call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00.