How to Stay Positive When You Have Cancer

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How to Stay Positive When You Have Cancer
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How can Cancer Patients Stay Positive
Dealing with negative thoughts when you have
cancer or are receiving treatment can be tough.
When life gets challenging, its normal to have
these upsetting thoughts. Being diagnosed with
cancer and going through treatments can bring on
worries and fears. Sometimes, you might try to
distract yourself from these thoughts, but they
can come back when youre not busy. This can make
you feel powerless, angry, or even dislike
yourself. As a result, it can be hard to sleep,
eat, or enjoy things you once did. If these
thoughts keep going, they might even lead to
depression. Here are some ways to help you handle
these negative thoughts better.
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Understanding Why You Feel Negative
One way to feel better when you have upsetting
thoughts is to figure out what makes them happen.
By thinking about what might be making you feel
bad, you can understand yourself better and start
making positive changes. For example, you can see
if theres a pattern to your negative thoughts
and try to stop them from getting worse.
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Recognize the Good Things
You can feel better by focusing on the good stuff
in your life. Try keeping a journal where you
write down things that make you happy or that
youre thankful for. Each day, think about the
good things that happened, even if theyre not
big and fancy. It could be simple stuff like nice
weather, a friendly chat with a pal, or just
enjoying a tasty treat. Doing this helps you see
more positive things and changes your negative
thoughts into more cheerful ones.
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Repeat a comforting phrase/prayer or affirmations
When things are tough, you can replace those
upsetting thoughts with something that makes you
feel better. It could be a comforting phrase, a
special prayer, a favourite song, or a poem that
brings you peace. Say it to yourself, taking
slow, deep breaths as you do, and let go of your
worries. This can help calm your mind and bring
you some comfort during difficult times.
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Practicing Yoga and Meditation
You can practice staying in the present, the
here-and-now, by doing things like deep
breathing and meditation. When you pay attention
and stay aware of your thoughts, feelings, and
whats happening around you right at this moment,
it can help you become stronger and more calm.
You wont react as strongly to things that bother
you, and youll become more resilient.
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Talk to Some one you know is suffering
Sometimes, people with cancer feel better when
they talk to others who are going through similar
things. Sharing your experiences and feelings
with fellow patients can give you comfort and
make you feel stronger. When you understand and
support each other, it can help you be kinder to
yourself and more caring toward others. But
remember, its okay to reach out to others when
you feel ready to do it emotionally.
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Seek Professional Help
Its okay to ask for help when you need it, and
theres nothing to be embarrassed about. If you
ever feel really stressed, and it starts to
affect your work, school, home life, or your
relationships, think about talking to a
counsellor or your cancer doctor. Theyre trained
to help with these things and can make a big
difference.
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Thank You
Dr. Seema Singh
MS, MCh Surgical Oncology ( AIIMS)
YASHODA SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL Kaushambi
Ghaziabad
www.oncologistdrseemasingh.com
91-9911347475
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