What coping strategies have been most effective for you in managing life with blood cancer?
How do you maintain a positive outlook during challenging moments in your blood cancer journey? Share any techniques that have helped you.
I have dlbcl and just found out I have lung cancer. I talk to friends and listen to music. It helps me so I don't think about my cancers. Prayers for everyone going through cancer
- Music and friends are great ways to focus on the best parts of life. Seeing live music is one of my favorite ways to escape, and I love learning what other people listen to. What are some of your favorite bands/songs? I know you don't want to think about cancer, but for you and others who might benefit from this, I want to share a link to our sister community for people living with lung cancer: https://lungcancer.net. There are some great articles and a really great community of people there as well.
Sending my best,
Anthony (Team Member)I found that a monthly music subscription combined with a set of headphones offered me a lot of variety and allowed me to get away from it all no matter where I was physically or emotionally. 🙏🏻 Dennis(Blood-Cancer.com TEAM)
keeping busy and friends and family outings and trips
Nothing beats all three, especially a trip! I'm happy you're learning to manage on your terms in holding what is dear to you. Wishing you the very best. 😀
Smoking weed and talking to others and cracking jokes
Having a good ole belly laugh sure does make a big difference! I don't think that everyone has that outlet. For those of us who do, it means the world. Thanks so much, Maria
I FOUND working out is my best way of dealing with my cancer!!!!!!!!!!!
Same here. I discovered the more I engaged in life and became more active, the better I felt emotionally, physically, and socially. Good to hear you are taking charge. Dennis(Blood-Cancer.com TEAM) Yep, different forms of exercise can be beneficial in one way or another. I'm happy this has worked in your situation. Wishing you the very best!
