Table 4:

Strategies for Emotional Problems

Strategies for Emotional Problems	N reporting this strategy
Emotional support/assistance from family	19
Focus on the positives/ survival	15
Talking to a therapist/counselor	11
Prayer/belief in God	11
Return home	11
Medications	9
Spending time with family/friends	7
Acceptance of limitations	7
Find distractions/ things that help patient relax	5
Finding/focusing on motivations/purpose	3
Keeping busy	3
Understanding illness	3
Self-medicate	2
Avoid thinking about hospitalization	2
Different job	1