Survive

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.