The first few weeks are the worse. Trying to learn the "new normal". I have a positive attitude but that first few weeks were tough on me and the family. I had never been sick enough to go to a doctor prior to this disease. Like others have said there are some down days that require a poke with a stick from a loved one to keep you motivated. What I do is make sure I don't waste a day by being depressed. When you know your time on this Earth could be limited there is no sense in wasting any days being depressed.
And cancer does have a positive change in relationships with spouse and family. A least for me it seems I'm more connected to my loved ones since I started this journey. Jerry.
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JBarnes - Name: Jerry Barnes
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Aug 17, 2012
- Age at diagnosis: 54
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