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Sadness and Depression: Overview
Survivors may experience sadness or depression at some point during their cancer experience. Talking with people you trust, such as family members or health care professionals, can help you understand these emotions and find ways to manage them.
Detailed Information about this topic includes:
- Differences between sadness, mild depressed mood, and clinical depression, and ways to manage these emotions
- Symptoms of clinical depression
- Why survivors may experience sadness or depression
Suggestions for this topic include:
- Ideas for talking to your health care team or other survivors
- Tips on finding a mental health professional or support group
- How to use journaling to explore your feelings
Additional Resources for this topic include organizations that provide more detailed information and support services to help you manage sadness and depression.
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LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare offers emotional support and counseling for all cancer survivors, including those diagnosed, caregivers, family and friends. We can help you:
- Get emotional support and counseling
- Learn how to talk with your family, friends and loved ones about your emotions and experiences
- Locate local resources including support groups or professional counselor
- Learn how to communicate with your healthcare team
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