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Help finding a positive attitude
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Jan 26, 2023 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
That is exactly what I try to do. I am blessed with a family that is quite supportive, but I also have a strong faith in God. While I am not a church goer, I have always had my conversations with him. During my second chemo round whereupon I was quite frightened from the outcome, I woke up in the middle of the night hearing a voice telling me "I will be with you constantly." On my third round I woke up in the middle of the night hearing "Have patience." Since that time, I have been calm and when I am in doubt, I tell my self, I will be with you constantly and have patience. I am also starting a Mindfulness Meditation practice that will be 8 weeks and am finding that that is also quite calming as well as walking in my neighborhood -- am having a bit of trouble with my balance so take my trusty hiking sticks to keep me upright! All the best to all of you in this group -- take one day at a time and look forward, not backward.
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Good morning and thank you for your reply. I am a woman of faith and that does help me although it brings its own challenges too. I have taken a lot of comfort in God’s word, at times I have felt his presence strongly and at other times feel quite alone. I too force myself to walk in my neighborhood and try to appreciate each moment. It is scary for me that these negative feelings can get such a hold as I do consider myself to be a strong person with a positive attitude. I am hoping a lot of it is a side effect of the chemo. I will continue to pray for courage and strength for myself and others going through this horrible journey.