In my post ‘Trouble Concentrating and Staying Focused‘, I wrote the following –
I understand taking medications would diminish the symptoms and then I would not have such a challenge to take on. But without the challenge I will not become stronger to overcome the symptoms.

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In a post back in June titled ‘Interference‘, I wrote about my ADD and my wandering mind and the difficulty I have concentrating.
In today’s post I write the following –
The post ‘Interference’, receive quite a few comments. One of them was a fellow blogger ‘weebluemixer’ and she wrote the following –
Sometimes the simple option is not the best option in the longer term and medications can be seen as quick fix. Things worth having don’t come easy. If you actually learn how to control your symptoms through things like cognitive work or mindfulness or whatever works for you then you are equipping yourself with tools that you can continue to revisit, use and amend. Overcoming these symptoms and challenges will also give you a confidence boast, and that confidence can then be used to tackle other problems and challenges. I really enjoying stopping in past and reading your posts xx
I responded with the following response –
You DO understand! And I am liking your response very much! Thank you, truly I appreciate you!
I appreciate everyone that comments on my blog. I do receive comments where people understand where I am coming from when writing a post about me, my life, my reasons, and my thinking.

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As many of you know I have dealt with many difficulties early in my life; in my 20s I suffered from a major depression. I did take medications back then as it was necessary in my recovery. I also attended therapy that took place for over 13 years for me to overcome that major depression that was strong and wanted to defeat me, destroy me and kill me.
I have the ADD symptoms, the OCD symptoms and the Borderline Personality symptoms, and many other symptoms of other ‘conditions’ that I do not take medication for. For me, I take the tough road.
I take the tough road at times when dealing with my issues, those things in my life that are difficult. Today, I am taking on a new difficult issue, cancer and I know again the road will be tough. I will struggle and overcome and be a better person as a result of this new challenge. As this struggle started mounting with pain, I started taking medications, it was time; it is needed.

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Now that I know the battle will involve chemotherapy, it is tougher than I first imagined. The beginning of this year the word ‘cancer’ became a popular word in my vocabulary. The 2 previous surgeries were major indicators for what was to come. 8 months later after finding cancer is a part of me; a part of my body – the time has arrived.
Come on cancer, take your best shot – I have been on the tough road before, I will do it again.
When the road gets tough, the tough get going – cheering for you on that tough road!
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Thank you Sarah for the cheering section – I am very fortunate to have you and others to cheer me on! Hope your day is going well for you. 🙂
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Terry, you are doing a fantastic job of staying strong and optimistic. Keep going.
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Thank you very much Bernadette for your support, it means a great deal to me. Hope your day is wonderful. 🙂
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Fight this fight, my friend. Your mindset is right ! Hugs 🙂
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Thank you Lynne, you stopping by each and everyday is a joy to me. What a wonderful friend you are – and thanks for the hugs. Happy day to you. 🙂
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Good for you! A great positive outlook on life’s touch challenges! YEAH! xoxoxo
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Thank you Lynn, for your friendship and support – I enjoy seeing you each day – brings a smile to my face! Happy day to you! 🙂
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happy day dear xxx
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You’ve got this!
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Thank you Roxie! I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment and always appreciate your support. Happy day my friend! 🙂
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Thinking of you and sending good wishes to bolster your own strength and resilience.
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Thank you very much Su, your good wishes are already being felt! I appreciate you very much – hope everything in your life is better today. 🙂
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Yes you can Terry and that is the correct frame of mind you need to keep.. Love and Healing always.. Sue xx
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Sue, I appreciate your words of support! Yes, I can! Happy day to you my friend. 🙂
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❤ 😀
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Your strength of character is so powerful, your optimism and energy, your playfulness and humour all reach out of the screen and give me the push I need to lift myself up on a bad day or get myself moving when the joints are objecting. Thank you, Terry, for being there for *us* – it’s not all a one-way street. 😊
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Aww, thank you Chris – I feel fortunate to have some impact on other’s lives. And I am also very fortunate to have many wonderful friends here on WP, that help me in many ways. 🙂
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You know i send you strength, which you have you know i send you positivity which you have, your mind set is right on track, so no problem there and you sure can boogie ! So boogie with everyones Support over the next 12 weeks You Can Do This !! Can you feel the BOOGIE……..
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Thank you Brooke, I am off to a good start and with the many friends here on WP, I can do this! More boogie in the future. 🙂
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Look forward to it…………………
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Reading your post is so heart wrenching. Hope you win.
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Thank you Sheen, I will! Hope your day is a happy one my friend, I appreciate you reading and commenting. 🙂
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Love the quote! I’m a crier… and a fighter! Love your solid stance too! You know, “Attitude is everything” is a saying for a reason! (That’s a lot of exclamation marks,lol.)
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Thanks Sadie, I agree about the attitude, and I do have a good one which does help. Appreciate you stopping by, and hope you are feeling better.
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You and your blog are an inspiration. You are brave. Honest. Admirable. I am now a loyal member of your cheering secition. I sending you healing hopes~
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Thank you Cindy, I appreciate you sending your healing hopes and being part of the cheering section makes my day brighter. Have a great day my friend. 🙂
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I’m so glad to hear you say fighting words! Yes! I wrote a post about it. Here’s the link if you’re feeling up to reading it. https://surprisinglives.net/you-need-to-get-mad-and-fight/
Hope the first treatment went as well as possible. 🙂 Have a great day.
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Thank you Amanda, I will certainly read your post. And the first treatment went well, I will post later this morning about it. I hope you have a great day as well. 🙂
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This is a great outlook! Fight on Terry, fight on! Your friends are here for you!
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Thank you dear, yes I will fight on! Appreciate you and others who are backing me up. Happy Friday. 🙂
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It’s not how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up again. Sending you good thoughts and wishing you strength
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Thank you very much for the thoughts and strength. And yes I get up again! Have a great day my friend. 🙂
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It doesn’t stand a change against you!!!! love your attitude-keep smiling my ffriend keep smiling….kat
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Thanks kat, the smiles continue and positive is the word of the day! Appreciate you and hope everything is going well with you. 🙂
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all fine in the desert sun….LOL
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If there´s one who can fight it, it´s you! You´ve been already through so many hells, this one is just another bump on the road, which you´ll see very soon only in your rearview mirror!
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Yes, a great way to view it – in the rearview mirror! Thanks Sarah, I am fortunate to have you and others here for support! 🙂
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Always, Terry!! 🙂
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Well said. Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement. Appreciate it.
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