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Small steps, real support
A little room for your needs, your words and your next step.
A free resource for adults. Choose one idea that fits today; there is no list you have to complete.
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Sources checked 3 October 2026 · Version 1.5
A little space for today
Pain, tiredness and the effort of managing appointments can leave little room for anything else. You might feel frustrated, worried, sad or simply fed up. Try one idea if it fits; leave the rest. [1] This sheet includes words you can borrow, because talking with someone you trust, or with a professional, can make difficult things feel more manageable.
01 Start with one need
Choose one difficulty: a task that is too much today, a conversation you are dreading, or something you want your care team to understand.
The hardest part today is…
One thing I would like help with is…
02 Make a small, specific request
“Could you pick up a few groceries? Standing in the shop is difficult today.”
“I would like company, but a long visit is too much. Could we keep it short?”
“Please listen for a few minutes. I am not looking for suggestions just now.”
You deserve support with the whole experience
Preparing for care, and finding people who understand.
03 Bring your priorities to an appointment
Note when symptoms happen, how they affect daily life, what you have tried and your most important question. A brief symptom diary may help; it need not be perfect. [2, 3]
Find support that suits you
Ask your GP (family doctor) or care team for help if low mood, anxiety or exhaustion persists or makes life difficult. Endo Ireland (endometriosis.ie) lists support in Ireland; elsewhere, ask your care team about local groups. You can seek help without making your story public. [1]
If symptoms change
Seek medical advice for new or concerning symptoms; do not assume every symptom is endometriosis. If you are or might be pregnant and have pelvic pain, seek urgent medical advice. Pelvic pain that is severe or worsening, or comes with fainting or heavy vaginal bleeding, needs emergency help: go to an emergency department or call your local emergency number. [4]
Sources and further reading
Original prompts, informed by the guidance below. Choose what fits; these are not tested treatments.
- HSE: living with endometriosis
- HSE: preparing for assessment
- Irish national endometriosis guideline (2025)
- NHS: pelvic pain and urgent help
- HSE: urgent mental health support
Sources checked 3 October 2026. Support lines checked 25 October 2026. The organisations cited have not endorsed this resource.
Would you like to talk with someone? Dr Jonathan Haverkampf offers psychotherapy and counselling for adults on Dame Street in Dublin 2, or by video call where suitable. You are welcome to find a time that suits you.