Re: Reality comes creeping....

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You wrote that emotionally you'll never be the same.  It's been 6 years since my

diagnosis, and I can tell you that emotionally, I'm definitely not the same.  I

am so much better adjusted than I was before bc.  I'm certainly not suggesting

that I'm glad I got it (NO WAY), or that there's a silver lining.  However, once

you survive diagnosis and treatment, most of us do come out much stronger - and

with a better perspective on life.  When I look back at some of the things that

used to bother me - I just shake my head in disbelief.  And while I always

treasured life, I certainly cherish it more than I ever did.  Of course, all of

this could have been achieved through the natural aging process - a route I

would have preferred - given the choice!

 

Ann

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My sentiment exactly, Ann.

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Ogut

The Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

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> You wrote that emotionally you'll never be the same. It's been 6 years

since

> my diagnosis, and I can tell you that emotionally, I'm definitely not the

same.

> I am so much better adjusted than I was before bc. I'm certainly not

suggesting

> that I'm glad I got it (NO WAY), or that there's a silver lining. However,

once

> you survive diagnosis and treatment, most of us do come out much stronger -

and

> with a better perspective on life. When I look back at some of the things

that

> used to bother me - I just shake my head in disbelief. And while I always

> treasured life, I certainly cherish it more than I ever did. Of course, all

of

> this could have been achieved through the natural aging process - a route I

> would have preferred - given the choice!

>

> Ann

>

>

> Diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer (Stage IIIB) at age 52 - 8/16/99

> Treatment began 8/17/99 - 5 days after noticing symptoms

> 4 rounds Adriamyacin & Taxotere

> Bilateral mastectomies

> Taxol every 3 weeks for 4 months

> 36 rounds radiation

> 6 months weekly herceptin

> NED - and praying that each of you will be, too.

>

> Happily married for 29 years

> Two beautiful daughters (now grown - sort of)

> Also have 4 adorable cats

>

> Now designing/sewing and Selling (God willing) chemo hats, check me out at:

> http://www.cjhats.com

>

> OR, If you prefer eBay:

> http://stores.ebay.com/cjhats

>

> I also sell Comfort Pockets - for post surgical drains

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, You wrote that emotionally you'll never be the same. It's been 6 years since my diagnosis, and I can tell you that emotionally, I'm definitely not the same. I am so much better adjusted than I was before bc. I'm certainly not suggesting that I'm glad I got it (NO WAY), or that there's a silver lining. However, once you survive diagnosis and treatment, most of us do come out much stronger - and with a better perspective on life. When I look back at some of the things that used to bother me - I just shake my head in disbelief. And while I always treasured life, I certainly cherish it more than I ever did. Of course, all of this could have been achieved through the natural aging process - a route I would have preferred - given the choice! Ann

Diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer (Stage IIIB) at age 52 - 8/16/99 Treatment began 8/17/99 - 5 days after noticing symptoms 4 rounds Adriamyacin & Taxotere Bilateral mastectomies Taxol every 3 weeks for 4 months 36 rounds radiation 6 months weekly herceptin NED - and praying that each of you will be, too.

Happily married for 29 years

Two beautiful daughters (now grown - sort of)

Also have 4 adorable catsNow designing/sewing and Selling (God willing) chemo hats, check me out at: http://www.cjhats.com

OR, If you prefer eBay:

http://stores.ebay.com/cjhats

I also sell Comfort Pockets - for post surgical drains

Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping

[Guest guest]

wrote: " I've survived this far because of it without the use of

psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good. "

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I sorta had to giggle. I know what you meant, " but psychiatric " refers to

mental illness and its treatment. Emotional reaction to life events doesnt fit

into this category.

Maybe it would be better to say " medications, " or " medication to treat

depression/upset. "

--

Ogut

The Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

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> Oh Ann...one of the things I'm so tired of hearing is how strong I am and

> how strong I have always been. What I really want right now is for someone

else

> to be strong. I can't imagine being much more emotionally strong than I have

> been but oh well...I've survived this far because of it without the use of

> psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good.

>

>

Oh Ann...one of the things I'm so tired of hearing is how strong I am and how strong I have always been. What I really want right now is for someone else to be strong. I can't imagine being much more emotionally strong than I have been but oh well...I've survived this far because of it without the use of psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good.

[Guest guest]

wrote: " I've survived this far because of it without the use of

psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good. "

_________

,

I sorta had to giggle. I know what you meant, " but psychiatric " refers to

mental illness and its treatment. Emotional reaction to life events doesnt fit

into this category.

Maybe it would be better to say " medications, " or " medication to treat

depression/upset. "

--

Ogut

The Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

-------------- Original message ----------------------

> Oh Ann...one of the things I'm so tired of hearing is how strong I am and

> how strong I have always been. What I really want right now is for someone

else

> to be strong. I can't imagine being much more emotionally strong than I have

> been but oh well...I've survived this far because of it without the use of

> psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good.

>

>

Oh Ann...one of the things I'm so tired of hearing is how strong I am and how strong I have always been. What I really want right now is for someone else to be strong. I can't imagine being much more emotionally strong than I have been but oh well...I've survived this far because of it without the use of psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good.

[Guest guest]

wrote: " I've survived this far because of it without the use of

psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good. "

_________

,

I sorta had to giggle. I know what you meant, " but psychiatric " refers to

mental illness and its treatment. Emotional reaction to life events doesnt fit

into this category.

Maybe it would be better to say " medications, " or " medication to treat

depression/upset. "

--

Ogut

The Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

-------------- Original message ----------------------

> Oh Ann...one of the things I'm so tired of hearing is how strong I am and

> how strong I have always been. What I really want right now is for someone

else

> to be strong. I can't imagine being much more emotionally strong than I have

> been but oh well...I've survived this far because of it without the use of

> psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good.

>

>

Oh Ann...one of the things I'm so tired of hearing is how strong I am and how strong I have always been. What I really want right now is for someone else to be strong. I can't imagine being much more emotionally strong than I have been but oh well...I've survived this far because of it without the use of psychiatric drugs so I guess that is pretty good.