I've discovered I have a brain tumor.

[Pedro M]

I've discovered I have a brain tumor.

Fortunately, I have a supportive family and girlfriend, and good health insurance. My tumor is low-grade, meaning it's not aggressive for now. It's been difficult not training, as it was the activity that brought me the most calm and a kind of meditative state in a life that already had certain difficulties. I'm having to rethink all my plans, and the doctors haven't decided whether to deal with it surgically or not (since it's an area responsible for my central nervous system). I'm a little sad because I had just gotten a job after a month of searching, and I might have to leave it in the future because the tumor could cause fainting spells and spontaneous seizures. I want to finish the games I'm developing as a hobby before I die if the worst happens. What can you recommend in this situation? I'm not angry or afraid of death, but I've been very worried about the people I love because they're suffering from this. There's a bit of catastrophic thinking when I think about them, because my situation might improve.

[Leo Gura]

Sorry to hear that. Such a curve-ball life threw at you.

It's difficult to accept such things.

Hopefully you can find a medical solution.

But if not, psychedelics are a powerful tool for helping reduce fear of death.

Edited 16 hours ago by Leo Gura

[UnbornTao]

Sorry to hear. No advice to give, really. Love them, be with them. Take care of yourself.

Edited 15 hours ago by UnbornTao

[waheed]

I had a serious medical condition couple of years back. I can relate.😔

[Lyubov]

Yeah really sorry to hear this. That’s not easy to accept. I related to what you said about not being angry or scared of death, just sad and worried about your family. That’s a good thing that this is the first thing you think about. 

[PsychedelicEagle]

Sorry to hear that, Pedro.

What I can share is that "doing what's right is never wrong", or "fazer o certo nunca é errado", a phrase I learned from our compatriot Dr. Corassa (guessing you're Brazilian too).

That means focusing on the fundamentals is appropriate even when those habits may not directly or miraculously cure you overnight. Maintaining consistency on things like high-quality sleep, sunlight exposure, physical exercise (to the extend that you can), clean & whole-food diet, good social relationships, living aligned with our chronobiology, maybe incorporating forms of fasting, spending time in nature and with plants, standing on bare ground, mindfulness and meditation.

Also, Axel Schurawlow wrote a book — I haven't yet read it — that could maybe be appropriate for your current life moment.

Keep in touch 🙏

Edited 6 hours ago by PsychedelicEagle

[WonderSeeker]

Damn, that's tough news to receive. 

For sure finish those games and any other projects that make you happy. 

Spend loads of time with your loved ones and tell them everything. Leave nothing on the table.