"Where have all the good times
gone?"
Here a 4 tips to help you beat the
"Post Cancer Blues."
Breast Cancer is
a National problem. More and more women are being diagnosed with Breast
Cancer or know someone that has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. It has been over five years since I was
diagnosed with Breast Cancer and I have learned to enjoy the finer things in
life. Here are some helpful tips to get
you through the Holiday Season.
Stop and
smell the roses
Beautiful things
nourish us as much as food. Most of the time when we are feeling down all
we have to do is rest our eyes on something beautiful. The autumn sun
splashing through the dining room at 3 in the afternoon. A piece of
turquoise or a sea shell.
Breast
Friends
There is nothing
like a good conversation with a friend to boost your mood. Especially
when that friend has been, through exactly what you have been through.
Not only is it important you find a friend that is a Breast Cancer
survivor, find one you can have fun with.
Make a
new habit
Practice being
happy. If this means you need to smile more often, then do so.
Start a journal of happy memories in your life. Post thank you cards and
pictures with friends and family on your refrigerator. There is never a
better time than the present to start a new habit.
Start
moving
There is
nothing like a walk or run on the beach to help cheer you up. Not only
will this help beat the "blues" it will also help increase your
metabolism. There are many ways to exercise, make sure you find one that
you enjoy. This way you will stick with it.
This is not a
cure and if you find you just can't beat the "Post Cancer Blues,"
then I strongly urge you to talk to your Doctor or a Professional
Counselor. Life is too short to be "blue" all the time.
Make the most of your life today and most importantly live your life
joyfully.
I wish you all a
Happy Holiday Season!
Lianne Avila, MA
Licensed Marriage
& Family Therapist
"Happy
people roll with the punches. They know from experience that everything
changes. Today's good fortune may vanish tomorrow, today's crises may
turn out to be tomorrow's good fortune."
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