Hi Neveragainvaccines,

I'm a glass half empty person too and I had chemo for breast cancer. I'm going to tell you something that might surprise you. Seeing a half empty glass is just as valid as a half full glass. You don't have to change your personality for cancer treatment. Just show up and let the doctors battle for you. Curmudgeons, depressed people and angry people as well as optimistic people go through chemo and come out the other side. I went through it kicking and screaming and I'm here to tell you that was five years ago. I'm the same person I was five years ago and I'm glad for it. I think it would be harder to change my personality than it was to just go through the chemo. Even if you think you are going to die the whole time, the chemo will be working the same way as it is for anyone else. I did find accupuncture, which was offered at the hospital helped me sleep. You can avail yourself of any of the supplemental treatments that the hospital may offer, such as reiki or massage and don't hesitate to ask to speak with a social worker or see a therapist for support but just be yourself.