Speaking of Psychology Waiting, worrying and dealing with uncertainty, with Kate Sweeny, PhD
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Oct 20, 2021 AI Snips
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- Women undergoing breast cancer treatment often find the waiting period before diagnosis the most stressful part.
- This highlights the intense psychological impact of uncertainty.
Stress of Waiting
- Waiting is stressful because it combines not knowing and lack of control.
- These two factors create extra suffering compared to other stress types.
Upsides of Worry
- Worry is beneficial because it alerts us to potential future problems and motivates preventative action.
- During waiting periods, worry becomes less helpful because we lack control over the outcome.