Life after Ovarian Teca Cancer, poor diet, Bipolar, and really lonely

[oddbuffy]

I am almost a 3 Year Survivor of Granulosa Theca Cell Tumor, and was only 41 when diagnosed.  I was hyperestregen but was not perimenopausal and it was classisified a 1A, encapsulated!  I am so lucky, but I have had a bad time of it.  My husband didn't want to put in any stock after the Hysterectomy and diagnosis, and learning of a couples break-up after 20 years of marriage.  I have been trying to get him to see I am doing great, and he just recently was forced into believing in me or I was gone.  I have not been eating well, Adtkins Diet and Boost.  I had tumors in my thyroid and had them removed and take meds for that and Bipolar.  I do not drink, and no drug usage.  I don't drink much water either and have acid reflux.  I am trying to change this as I have a new chance at my Life and Husband, but don't know where to start.  I am stuck.  Now is the time to what?  Live, Laugh, Love, PRAY.  I'm scared.  I was proving I was alive these last 3 years and am just now being seen.  Help?

[oddbuffy]

Thanks, I'll read the book!  I thought that education is key!  But keeping up with myself will make my friends and family happier!  I don't want to be remembered that I let anything beat my attitude and personality!

Thanks!

[HVAC]

I have MS and stage 4 Cancer. I learned what I have control over which is my attitude and my actions. I started when I was diagnosed with MS to do everything I could do for myself. I started slowly making changes. I started exercising and changing my diet. I found things I like to do train dogs and ride horses. I can't afford a horse so I found a nice lady on Craig'slist who lets me ride her horse. I do yoga, found some inexpensive classes. I cleaned up my diet very slowly. I eat all kinds of new fresh food. I even grow my own. I started writing and joined a writers group.

I got a counselor and that has helped. Two years after my MS diagnosis I found out I have Cancer. I am in chemo weekly. I am still exercising and sticking to a good diet. I have two bad diseases but my life is pretty good.

I have lots of friends. I do a lot of activities and volunteer to meet people and socialize. I just did a workshop with this book The Happiness Advantage which has helped me.

My life is not all cupcakes but I am happier than I ever have been. Fear is normal. I am really afraid sometimes but I go on with the fear.

It is about baby steps. Small changes and only the ones you want to make. What is right for me may not be right for someone else.

I get everyone's opinions these days. People tell me all the time what to do. I just smile and do what I want to do.

Alex