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You have just been diagnosed with cancer. All of the sudden it seems as if the rug has been pulled out from under you. Perhaps the cancer diagnosis is new and you are caught up in a whirlwind of panic, fear, and anger (all perfectly normal reactions to such a situation, by the way). But then there are also practical decisions related to treatment that need to be made quickly, according to your doctor − putting even more pressure on your already stressed existence. In the midst of all this turmoil, how can you possibly see your diagnosis as a GIFT?
The real question is… How can you afford not to?
A Positive Attitude Can Help Fight Disease
The jury is still out as to whether or not being an optimist is inherently a product of nature or nurture. What is known for sure is that keeping a positive attitude when life challenges arise can be learned. If you are facing a health crisis, this is a skill you want to know about. Study after study has proven that those who learn how to regulate emotions and manage stress responses tend to lead longer and healthier lives overall.
A study over two decades, led by researchers in the Department of Psychology at the University of London, initially surveyed over 5,700 middle-aged people. Fifteen years later, they found that those who were able to “self-regulate” (i.e. able to manage emotions, especially in times of stress) were 50 times more likely to be alive and healthy, without chronic disease, compared to those with the lowest amount of stress management skills.
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