The brain drugs have me in a very mellow mood this morning

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Kerry S
Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
The brain drugs have me in a very mellow mood this morning and this came to my mind.

This is why I always say Attitude 3 times.

This battle with cancer is a mind – body – spirit experience. Below is why I think a crazy old coot like me can and will beat this crap.

Mind

Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Man is what he thinks about all day long”.

If we think negative thoughts, we will get the results we expect.

It works the same with positive thoughts, but I think I get a placebo effect attached to it with a good attitude.

Body

If we sit/lay on our **** because we have had the hell beat out of us from the drugs and radiation and such, I think the body gives up if we give up on it. If we push the body a little it does respond and rebuild itself. Therefore, get off your ****. Do something, anything, but get moving. Be productive and feel good about yourself.

Spirit

From the caveman on there has been a belief in something bigger then us. No matter what name or description you might want to attach to it. For me it is my higher power, God, as I know him. My God has a hell of a sense of humor. Sometimes he just hides it in my problems for me to find. We communicate when I am in my woods.

Thanks to all of your well wishes on getting this damn bag the hell off my belly.

This and you guys works for me.

Kerry

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  • bruins1971
    bruins1971 Member Posts: 227
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    Agree
    Kerry I must say that I agree with you that having a strong mind, body and spirit will help us all to beat back this cancer. I remember when I was first diagnosed the doctor told me I had 4 key things in my favor that would be key in beating cancer. Great Attitude, Overall Good Health other than the cancer, support from family and friends, and a strong belief in God and for me that is the most important one but for others it could be any of the things listed above. I agree that if we allow our minds to stay down and get depressed then it will lead to negative effects on our health. I also agree that we must get up off the couch and do something, anything even if it's cleaning up the house or walking around the block. Anything to let the body know that WE are still in charge not the cancer. Let the body and mind know hey there we are in this together and that together we are going to beat this cancer. Stage 4 is NOTHING but a number so long as you look at it that way and don't claim that it's going to kill us. Many people around the world beat stage 4 every single day and so why can't anyone of us on this site be one of the people that beat this cancer even at stage 4. I hope you have a great day and hope your mind clears up although sometimes a mellow mood is not a bad thing.....
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    Works for me.....
    Even tho I was 'only' stage III

    ....and then 'only' stage II breast cancer....

    Thanks, Kerry (you know, the crazy old coot was said with GREAT affection! I hope I didn't offend you...not my intention...I call my mom the 'crazy old woman').

    Hugs, Kathi
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
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    my fellow brush hog companion
    where getting outside and feeling productive does a lot for the spirit.

    "A real medicine can only exist when it penetrates into a knowledge which embraces the human being in respect to body, soul and spirit."
-Rudolf Steiner

    all the best, Leslie
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    Agreed!
    Kerry,

    You are right on about getting up off the rear and doing something and keeping the attitude up! There are definitely those days where I have to give in and have a good long nap, but most days I try to keep going, doing errands, doing things around the house and for my family. I know the body responds to activity & seems to shut down the more sedentary a body is. Helping others and downplaying your own issues for awhile I think is a good way to get your mind off your own problems and feel good about helping others. In fact, I've kind of put my own interests last & so now I'm thinking of taking up painting. I don't now that I'd be any good, but I have a desire to do it anyway. Think I'll look into seeing if my community center offers any kind of watercolor or painting class.
    My belief in Jesus is definitely what I believe keeps me strong and going all the more and seeing "the big picture" in my life. But as you said, people need something- I'd love it if everyone believed the way I do because I believe it's the way, BUT I do know that regardless of what someone specifically believes or practices, it's scientifically documented that patients who have a belief in some kind of faith or higher power truly seem to have a better outlook on life and on being able to handle their illness, in general. I don't know that it neccesarily correlates to whether they live longer or die from their illness, but it does correlate strongly to the quality of life and their mental and emotional well being.

    Have a good day in your mellowness, Kerry!

    Lisa
  • Lori-S
    Lori-S Member Posts: 1,277 Member
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    Thanks for sharing Kerry
    Totally agree this is a "whole" experience, not just a physical challenge.

    Get off your butt

    Stay as positive as possible

    Believe in something ... anything that helps you through
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
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    Mr. Mellow
    You are right, it takes all three to get us through life.

    Any idea how long you will be off here while you recover from getting the reconnect?

    Safe travels and may your surgeon have hands that do their best work ever!

    Marie
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    Thanks Kerry
    I loves what you said.
    I'll be thinking of you while your going through surgery getting that bag off. I know you'll be happy over that!!
    Love,
    Winter Marie
  • Aud
    Aud Member Posts: 479 Member
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    Beautifully said, Kerry.

    Beautifully said, Kerry.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Mellow
    Kerry,

    You really are in danger of becoming a very mellow dude.

    Don't panic when I say this, "Love you!"

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
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    tootsie1 said:

    Mellow
    Kerry,

    You really are in danger of becoming a very mellow dude.

    Don't panic when I say this, "Love you!"

    *hugs*
    Gail

    You are a WISE crazy old coot
    great post thanks
    you are building a fan club
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Kerry
    Well said and only said the way you could say it! :)

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    You are a WISE crazy old coot
    great post thanks
    you are building a fan club

    Hey Pete
    Kerry already has a fan club, if you wish to join, please send the fee to AnneCan ......LOL
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    Well said
    Kerry,

    I like your mellow moments almost as much as your kick azz moments! You are a complex man; I love it!
  • soccermom13
    soccermom13 Member Posts: 224
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    Even when you are mellow
    you make me laugh! My belief in a higher power carried me thru the crappiest of days. Will be thinking of you! Now go play on that he-man machinery!
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
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    Drugs
    Glad the drugs have put you in a soothing move. Wishing you the best for your reversal surgery. Heres to pooping to you kid (thumbs up).

    Kim

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