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Scenario

Why post-surgical emotions don't match expectations

I'm recovering from surgery and everyone keeps telling me to be grateful it went well but I feel angry and sad and I don't know why.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Trauma to the body creates emotional responses that exist independent of rational assessment of outcomes.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Surgery — preparation and recovery?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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