Positive Attitude

Great question. I think maintaining the fight is a constant struggle. Having a coach and weekly (or bi weekly) sessions can be an incredible asset to remembering that we’re FIGHTING cancer, even after treatment has finished.

I’ve tried keeping myself on track alone, but without help I often slip into a lull (and then more depression would seep in). And during the actual cancer treatment without that coaching I would have felt even more helpless – my meetings were reminders of important goals (cause they make you write down goals, which is a great step forward to a positive attitude) and helped me confront fears, issues, depression, etc.

So yes – that would be my advice. Get help. Self-discipline goes down the drain with depression-inducing drugs, and I think an outside point of support is incredibly valuable. Great question. I think maintaining the fight is a constant struggle. Having a coach and weekly (or bi weekly) sessions can be an incredible asset to remembering that we’re FIGHTING cancer, even after treatment has finished.

I’ve tried keeping myself on track alone, but without help I often slip into a lull (and then more depression would seep in). And during the actual cancer treatment without that coaching I would have felt even more helpless – my meetings were reminders of important goals (cause they make you write down goals, which is a great step forward to a positive attitude) and helped me confront fears, issues, depression, etc.

So yes – that would be my advice. Get help. Self-discipline goes down the drain with depression-inducing drugs, and I think an outside point of support is incredibly valuable.

I am a firm believer the lowest point in someone's life leads them to their highest... - meaning - when something terrible is happening - it only leads to a stronger, happier, more appreciative person with a passion and zeal for life and for people than before. I am a 2X brain cancer survivor from my teenage years. Now I am an author, filmmaker, and I've done lots of public speaking - I have this extreme joy for life - I don't believe any of that would have played out if it weren't for what happened to me. So... there is a lot of hope - for there is a lot to look forward to on the other side - I believe hope is very powerful medicine. I have interviewed patients from around the country who were given a terminal diagnosis yet overcame the odds. They all shared a positive attitude and an amazing will to live. There have been many studies about the placebo effect, which proves the mind-body connection exists. Even if someone is given a 5 percent chance to live, why can't they be that 5 percent? There is no such thing as false hope.