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How to process anger during surgical recovery

I'm in recovery and everyone says I should be grateful but I'm angry at my body for failing me and angry at myself for being angry.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The expectation of gratitude for healing can invalidate the natural rage that arises when the body's vulnerability is exposed.

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