tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post4646484741856174211..comments2023-04-05T08:30:53.471-06:00Comments on Living with Cancer: What Helps Me 'Cope' With CancerDariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10806073037988154854noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-10171058239644814182009-05-15T10:07:00.000-06:002009-05-15T10:07:00.000-06:00I can't believe how much you've been through, Dari...I can't believe how much you've been through, Daria. It sounds like you're able to have some control by choosing your perspective about everything. And when you're constantly bombarded with serious events, you need distraction, or you'll be a mess. Blogging is a great form of creative expression. If it helps, keep it up. Hang in there!<br /><br />:) MichelleMy Journey to Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044277320767388388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-67371123504440944462009-05-14T07:45:00.000-06:002009-05-14T07:45:00.000-06:00I'll start off by saying that my background is in ...I'll start off by saying that my background is in Psychology, and I am an absolute research nerd. <br /><br />There is a huge body if literature suggesting that talk/writing therapy is immensely restorative -- psychologically and physically. I think journalling should be encouraged by every doctor out there. I'm glad you've found an outlet.<br /><br />Best,<br />-amArmandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06914963804800235351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-73084390720822450062009-05-13T08:39:00.000-06:002009-05-13T08:39:00.000-06:00You totally give support Daria and whatever works ...You totally give support Daria and whatever works for you is what you should do.<br /><br />Things work for me an then they don't and then I change.<br /><br />But it is really hard during treatment to keep your head up. I know.<br /><br />Love Renee xoxoxReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-61538843729109851922009-05-13T06:07:00.000-06:002009-05-13T06:07:00.000-06:00I am discovering your blog. I like how you cope wi...I am discovering your blog. I like how you cope with your cancer. That's what I do. It is not denial it is just choosing to focus on the good things of life. A big hug, <br />ElsaElsa D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06583007160678018984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-59750805591410060552009-05-13T05:59:00.000-06:002009-05-13T05:59:00.000-06:00I believe that distraction is often referred to as...I believe that distraction is often referred to as "healthy denial." So you are doing the right thing! Coping with cancer is not easy, and everyone needs to find what works best for them. Clearly you have a system that is working for you, and for that I say HOOORAY!!!<br />Sorry I missed the group - I will blog later about the presentation that I attended, and the witnessing of the PICC cleaning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-90911675878281874922009-05-13T02:45:00.000-06:002009-05-13T02:45:00.000-06:00Like you I am knitting and blogging my way through...Like you I am knitting and blogging my way through cancer! I think as long as you allow yourself to feel things when you need to, that's OK. (And i don't think you can blog without processing things, so it definitely counts as a coping strategy.)<br />Although cancer is a wretched disease it's also, in my case, been a chance to reassess and redesign my life, to change (I hope in a good way), to grow. So I guess I've coped partly by doing those things, by tempering the lousy parts by remembering the good ones. <br />I also think the fact of having other things in my life makes me able to take cancer 'in my stride' a bit more. I sometimes feel that the otherwise excellent caregivers I've encountered would prefer me to sit around being a Professional Cancer Sufferer... but I'm lucky enough with my early diagnosis to not need to do that.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430266244464921219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-75263662018443449972009-05-12T20:57:00.000-06:002009-05-12T20:57:00.000-06:00You just keep it up girl friend and fight that thi...You just keep it up girl friend and fight that thing...You live and look forward and NEVER live in the diagnosis.. Live in HIM.. Life your life just exactly the way YOU want to live not be swayed by what cancer wants......... Keep your eyes toward the mark and go that way.. <br /><br />I am so glad that the blog has given you joy in your walk..... You are a blessing to others as others bless you..... That is God's way!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492336975389718296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-37124725195687546992009-05-12T17:30:00.000-06:002009-05-12T17:30:00.000-06:00Like Roxanne said, I'm very glad you're blogging! ...Like Roxanne said, I'm very glad you're blogging! What you've written is very helpful to us newcomers, as is your daily encouragement. Thanks Daria!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364706890012512947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-27450709773918616562009-05-12T15:52:00.000-06:002009-05-12T15:52:00.000-06:00Hey Daria,
You need to take advantage of whatever ...Hey Daria,<br />You need to take advantage of whatever you can to deal with cancer. I know blogging has helped me as well as coloring mandalas. Keep it up!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345066981389467770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-32427753196968041492009-05-12T15:04:00.000-06:002009-05-12T15:04:00.000-06:00Blogging really helped me keep it in perspective. ...Blogging really helped me keep it in perspective. Somehow, writing everything down and then going back to it helped me a lot.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-33015497138761614842009-05-12T13:54:00.000-06:002009-05-12T13:54:00.000-06:00:0)
xxxx:0)<br /><br />xxxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816138640432897870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479782985101649883.post-63730940919731961042009-05-12T12:26:00.000-06:002009-05-12T12:26:00.000-06:00Daria,
I for one am happy you use blogging as a "...Daria, <br />I for one am happy you use blogging as a "coping strategy" as it has been very uplifting, informative and encouraging for me. I learn from someone who has been there and pray that one day I can help others like you are helping me. God Bless!!Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539366314878452737noreply@blogger.com