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How to Stay Positive

pilgrimgirl66 posted:

When dealing with cancer treatment, how do or did you stay positive?

Depression is common when dealing with cancer and I tried denial for over a year. Would have been way ahead to get it treated, but was afraid of dealing with the stigma that comes along with it.

Also found that a slightly or not so slightly twisted sense of humor is a major asset in dealing with cancer. The things that happen and you go through are a much lighter load to carry, if you can see humor in it.

Example: My cancer was in my leg and left me hugely scarred, but it freaks people out less when I point out that my thigh just simply has it's own set of butt cheeks. People are afraid that it will upset me to ask and this shows them that I'm okay with it, as well as opens up conversation.

Do you use humor to deal with cancer?

Hugs,
Angie

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:How to Stay PositiveWhen dealing with cancer treatment, how do or did you stay positive? Depression is common when dealing with cancer and I tried denial for over a year. Would have been way ahead to get it treated, but was afraid of dealing with the stigma that comes along with it. Also found that a slightly or not so slightly twisted sense of humor is a major asset in dealing with cancer. The things that happen and you go through are a much lighter load to carry, if you can see humor in it. Example: My cancer was in my leg and left me hugely scarred, but it freaks people out less when I point out that my thigh just simply has it's own set of butt cheeks. People are afraid that it will upset me to ask and this shows them that I'm okay with it, as well as opens up conversation. Do you use humor to deal with cancer? Hugs, Angie

Grampa_Bear responded:

Hey Angie,

Well, it's just my nature to be positive....now if my grand daughter has a hang-nail...that's a red alert...but me...pffft. I've been playing tag with the "Reaper" for a while....plus, remember what the nuns told me...."The Devil's afraid you'll take over"

Jim

Report This| Share this:How to Stay PositiveHey Angie, Well, it's just my nature to be positive....now if my grand daughter has a hang-nail...that's a red alert...but me...pffft. I've been playing tag with the "Reaper" for a while....plus, remember what the nuns told me...."The Devil's afraid you'll take over" <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/goofy.gif" align="top" border="0"> Jim

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