Careers · Contact Us · Legal · Site Map  When coping with kidney
disease it is natural to experience a period of "grieving" as
your life changes and you try to adjust to the different
feelings you may have. You may wonder if your feelings are
"normal." It is important to understand that most people do go
though an adjustment process. You may or may not experience all
the emotions we describe below, or to the extent described. But,
if at any time you do experience these emotions, know that they
are common and you are not alone. Discuss your feelings with
your doctor. Let's explore the common emotions that may be
experienced in the grieving process.   Denial is an emotion that
can be useful after first being diagnosed with chronic kidney
disease. Denial can be healthy because it can protect you from
feeling overwhelmed with the new information and diagnosis.
Denial, in its healthy form, allows you to take in and process
difficult news at a pace that is comfortable and manageable for
you. Denial, in its unhealth