Day 1

The shock of this diagnosis hits different people in different ways. Some of us go numb, some can't stop crying, some feel like they are looking at life through a glass window, some just get really angry or scared or despairing. It is hard to focus when you are scared.

When I was first diagnosed I found it helpful to write things down, and to do only one thing at a time because then at least that one thing actually got done. I also found that there were a couple of things that helped. One was spending time walking and talking with a friend who was a very good listener and very kind. Another was reading fast-moving murder mysteries. 

I hope everything goes well for you.