Accepting my shoulder prosthesis

Thank you for your message. You've mentioned that you recently fell down the stairs and consequently required a prosthesis, which you find difficult to accept, feeling as if it is something external to yourself. It's understandable that you are experiencing these difficult emotions following such a drastic change to your body. Integrating this into your self-image may take time and patience.

It's good that you're recognizing the emotions you're feeling after such an event, like anger. It's important to allow yourself to experience these emotions. To help process these emotions, keeping a regular diary might be beneficial. It can assist you in processing your emotions. By putting pen to paper, you can express all the complex feelings you have, which might help you understand what you're feeling without getting too caught up in your thoughts. Art forms such as music, drawing, or painting can also be helpful ways to process and release difficult emotions.

If you find that you're still struggling with these feelings after some time, or if you develop other symptoms, it's important to seek help from a professional psychologist with expertise in this area. You can get in touch with your general practitioner (GP). Your GP can provide support and ensure that you get the right help.

Best regards, Martijn