In one way, it's good that you have courage and challenge life with an indominable spirit. That can make a difference between surviving and getting well or staying ill.
But no matter what your age, whether you're 14 or 74 when serious illness strikes, you have to come to terms with the reality of it.
(I turned another year older this last week, but it's not phasing me negatively. I have too many positive things going on in my life to consider such insignificant occurrences as age or birthdays to be a problem! Actually, my birthday was a very pleasant experience.)
"You have to get real with your health problems and quit living a life of semi-truths and day dreams."
(Audio 7 min 50 sec)
