Optimistic attitude

[Guest guest]

Good morning ,

I guess from having a CMT diagnosis since childhood, and living this

far with it, I don't let CMT control my life. I have always been a

pretty optimistic person, though, early on, my father and grandfather

were into " positive thinking " lol - either they taught me, or I

picked up on it by osmosis. Rest assurred, I have had some major CMT

struggles, as well as the back problems I mentioned and also had

Rheumatic Fever later in life.

I discovered it is a healthier way of living, and less stressful - to be

optimistic. In addition, my years in a 12 step program have given me incredible

hope, and from there I learned to meditate which also helps me focus on the

positive and optimistic side of life. Then there is my spiritual life/faith,

which I won't go into much here, but if you want to email me privately, I'll

share.

LOL, but here once referred to me as " Pollyanna " - I have to

admit that is one heck of a positive kid's movie I saw early on.

Well, so be it, guess I am a Pollyanna. But you know, I have learned

through my own life's experience that there is ALWAYS light at the

end of the tunnel - even if I can't see it at the time.

All of that, and enough sleep (!) keep me positive and optimistic.

Plus, watching all the CMT research come out, especially within the

last 5 years, has really boosted my spirits.

~ Gretchen