According to medical experts, mesothelioma survival rates are very low and this is because the disease is normally diagnosed when it has spread and caused significant damage in the body.
A knowledge of the statistics can cause fear in the hearts of some mesothelioma patients, one of whom is Adwoa Foriwaah, a 24-year-old woman.
"My heart misses a beat anytime I see, or hear, about those rates. It fills me with dread. I still want to marry and have children. I have not given up on that dream. However, when I see those rates, and when I hear the experts talk about those statistics, I lose hope and many negative thoughts fill my mind. What can I do to think positively so that I can continue to maintain my hope?" asks Adwoa.
If you are also affected negatively by those rates, here are a few things you can do to help you think positively.
1. Chew Gum Often
A study published in the journal Physiology and Behavior has revealed that chewing gum often can help to boost one's mood and induce a sense of contentment. And when you chew gum and you are in an upbeat mood, you will find it easier to think positively. Positive thoughts will make you feel more courageous and the scary statistics will not frighten you anymore.
2. Think Something Positive Immediately A Negative Thought Comes Into Your Mind
Immediately disturbing thoughts about mesothelioma survival rates pop into your mind, think about something that will make you feel happy. This will prevent the negative thought from settling in your mind and growing to disturb you.
So, for example, when a thought such as, "I may become one of the people who live for only a few years," comes into your mind, immediately think something such as, "I am a conqueror! Jesus bought me with His precious blood! Jesus cares about me and I know He will sustain me and help me to see many more days on Earth!" Feeding your mind with something positive this way will help you to stay encouraged all the time.
3. Practice Positive Self- Talk
When one can say positive words of encouragement to himself often, he is more likely to think positively. Thinking positively will make it easier for you to think that you can survive for many years by the grace of God, instead of thinking that you may experience the fate of those who lose the battle with mesothelioma early.
So, regularly throughout each day, say words such as this to yourself, "Some people have lived with mesothelioma for years and they are still alive. Once they are surviving, I will also survive! I will enjoy today and I will continue to enjoy days such as this one! I will enjoy the time I spend with my spouse today! Things will work out fine! I will ride through the storm."
4. Pray Every Day
Prayer will fill you with hope and you will feel that things can only get better and not worse. Consequently, you will not feel scared when you hear those rates on your television set or when others remind you of them.
Additionally, praying will give you an opportunity to contemplate deeply and consider the broad picture and that can help break the limited thinking patterns that you may be experiencing.
Furthermore, as you learn to focus and concentrate during prayer time, you will learn how to discipline your thoughts better. Consequently, you will find it easier to manage your mind and think soul-uplifting thoughts instead of concentrating on negative thoughts that cause depression.
So, every day, say a prayer such as this one, "Dear LORD, I thank You from the bottom of my heart that You have blessed me with life to enjoy the wonders of the Earth, and also to enjoy the love of friends and family. LORD, I experience fear in my heart whenever those statistics come into my mind. Please help me to remember, every day, that Your power is great and You are with me during this trying period. Please boost my faith in You and grant me the grace I need to live in peace one day at a time. Amen."
In Concluding
If mesothelioma survival rates cause turmoil in your heart, then munch on gum throughout each day, replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts immediately a bad thought pops into your mind, and ask for Divine help every day and you will feel great.
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