RE: Marisa

October 7, 2006

Hi Marisa,

I think everyone is depressed at one time or other during this

terrible time. I think it's absolutely normal. I guess I feel that

you've got to turn around your thinking from dwelling on bc to thinking

of the future. If you do feel depressed, see a therapist to help figure

out the depression and get on the positive track.

Yes, this is a very trying time, but focus on the future. For

instance, plan for what you'd like to do for vacation next year. Work

out all the details. Because there is life after bc. Think of all the

good things in your life right now. In mine, the good outweighed the

bc. I still had so much to accomplish in my life. I have a friend who

has bc now and she couldn't think past tomorrow, so she planned what

chores the chemo would allow her to do and did them day by day, even if

it was just shower and wash her hair. As time passed, these thoughts

helped her plan further into the future. Each and every thing you do,

it gives you a sense of power to be able to do them. This is my way of

keeping a positive attitude.......thinking of the future jobs, chores,

whatever and then focusing on what has to be done to accomplish them.

This is the way I did it 20 years ago, perhaps it will work today

too for some of you. Blessings and prayers for all!

> and I'm not downing " positive attitude " - but exactly what does that

> mean? marisa

Angel (A.K.A. Mari)

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