Article Type : Review Article
Authors : Shala A and Bojaxhiu Huçaj B
Keywords : Family; Cohesion; Well-being; Mental health; Cancer; The patient
The
family is a universal and necessary institution for human survival in all
societies, it is considered the cornerstone of society, and it is the hallmark
of almost all cultures and all countries. This paper aims to present
theoretical contributions to provide guidance for future research. The idea of
this presentation was about the important psychic and psychological issues as
an intercreative phenomenon with family cohesion, this phenomenon which has to
do with the productivity of human life in society with reference to mental
health functioning and well-being. The essential purpose of this presentation
is to explicitly present the events by looking at the eclipse of the lives of
individuals with various psychological concerns who suffer from cancer, in such
cases it is sometimes observed that they have lost the desire to continue
living, further seeing themselves as incapable and a burden to their families.
The second aim of the ranking, but of equal importance, is to shed light on the
importance of family cohesion and its relationship to mental health well-being,
while at the same time front, to give some kind of orientation in which
connotation to research this phenomenon, This article is based on the
theoretical method by applying theoretical principles and logical rules,
dealing with developed systems of knowledge on the cohesive link family, first
of all we emphasize that the description of the phenomenon in question is used
in the article.
The
Importance of Family Cohesion
Cancer affects family and friends, not just the person
with the disease, feel anxious, angry or scared. They may be very supportive,
or they may start acting differently towards you. Feel guilty that they are not
sick, they may feel helpless, not knowing how to help you. Cohesion is a type
of family therapy that helps families or individuals within a family to
understand their interactions with each other at times when they have different
problems.
The moment a patient is diagnosed with cancer, he or
she may feel that his or her life has ended
Control. They may think:
· If they will live.
· If the daily routine will
be interrupted by medical visits and treatments.
· If medical terms will be
used that they will not understand.
· If they will be able to
perform daily activities.
Important for this stage is getting as much
information as possible from the doctor about cancer disease.
Knowing and accepting the diagnosis of cancer is one
of the most difficult stages for the patient. It happens that the patient may
not accept this diagnosis. Denial is a serious problem for the patient, because
the longer the period of denying the diagnosis, the more difficult it is
receiving the necessary treatment for the patient. However, the majority of
patients diagnosed with cancer accept the disease and begin to follow the
procedures step by step. Patients diagnosed with cancer often feel angry. It's
normal to ask, "Why me?" and feel angry. They may also feel anger or
resentment towards health care workers, relatives, friends, etc. Anger can also
be a consequence of not having information about the disease and treatment.
A patient diagnosed with cancer may feel fear and worry
about:
· Pains that may occur
during the treatment.
· Care to be provided to
the family
· Other family obligations
· Job retention
Some cases of fear related to the diagnosis of cancer
are related to wrong information that can get for the disease. Some patients
learn to cope with their fears and anxieties about the disease when they
receive the necessary information. Then they may feel less afraid and are more
informed of the consequences they may have. Some studies even suggest that
people who are well informed about their disease and treatment are more likely
to follow treatment plans and recover from cancer more quickly than those who
do not receive this information. Before and after treatment, it can be normal
for patients diagnosed with cancer to experience stress as a result of the
changes that occur with their health. The state of anxiety, generally causes
that patients feel tense during treatment. Some of the signs that can be
noticed are:
Frequent heartbeats
· Muscle pain or headache.
· Increased or decreased
appetite
· Stomach problems
· Excessive sleep or lack
of sleep
· Difficulty concentrating
· Sadness
· Sensation as if something
is tight in the throat
· Etc.
If the patient has any of these signs, it is important
to talk to the doctor. Although these are common signs of stress, every patient
would like to know if they are caused by medication or treatment. If the
patient is concerned about the stress they are experiencing, the doctor should
suggest a mental health professional. This patient can attend counselling sessions,
information on how to cope with stress. It is important to find ways to control
stress and not let stress control the patient.
Many people diagnosed with cancer feel sad during the
information and treatment they receive about the cancer disease. They may feel
that they are losing the good health they had before they learned they were
diagnosed with the disease.
They feel tired.
·
They may have very little
energy,
·
Feeding problems,
·
Sleep problems,
·
Etc.
For some patients, these feelings go away or diminish over time. But for some others, these feelings can become stronger. These worries can accompany them constantly patients and the patient may go into severe depression. For some patients, these feelings go away or diminish over time. But for some others, these feelings can become stronger. These concerns can constantly accompany these patients and the patient can go into a severe depressive state.
When someone has cancer, everyone in the family must
take on new roles and responsibilities. A child may have to do more work, a
spouse may have to help with the treatment process, sometimes even leaving work
it may be difficult for some to adjust to the circumstances created Cost of
treatment (stress around securing money). Interaction and connection with
family members helps a lot in the treatment of health, they need the support
and support of their family members. An individual who lives in a difficult
environment where there are problems of various natures, whether social or
economic, make the individual who lives in this noisy environment, worried
without a doubt that he will experience the disease more severely, will be more
emotionally disturbed. Irregular family discipline and lack of family support
increase the probability of antisocial behavior. Meanwhile, individuals for
whom the first source of social and emotional support is the family, tend to
have a better fit with the surrounding social and social environment.
It is important to provide emotional support in
different ways. In such situations, talking to other people diagnosed with
cancer can help. Other patients may feel better talking to just a close friend
or family member. The important thing is that the patient does what makes him
feel better [1-4].
The weakening of emotional connection or cohesion can
result in the appearance of problems, such as antisocial behavior or even the
appearance of an inferiority complex. As a consequence of the lack of this
connection, individuals may blame themselves for the shocks they cause to
relatives, family members or worry because they feel themselves as a burden to
others. The lack of emotional connection in the family made them see themselves
as incapable and worthless for society and the environment, this lack made
people feel lonely, this could lead to their depression, suffering and loss of
motivation for life. The ideal that we think of is that the family is where we
can rely and always receive support, from which we get strength and thoughts
for which we feel love and concern and which make us feel close, feel good when
we openly share our feelings and thoughts ours. Meanwhile, the cohesive and
functional force of interaction and cooperation, inseparable from warmth,
understanding, kindness, support, support and genuine relationship lead to a
calmer and easier life that favors and helps in productivity and mental health
well-being.