Research Shows Chronically Ill Patients Might Be Happier if They Give Up Hope

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	Research Shows Chronically Ill Patients Might Be Happier if They Give Up Hope

infidel70

11-2-2009 2:42 PM

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11-3-2009 12:46 AM

blackroseheart

I've given up all hope about my medical problems ever being fixed. Not sure if it's helped my quality of life, though.

11-3-2009 12:48 AM

clip-on-tie

NEVER give up hope. I disagree with this, but I'm not the expert.

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