Several years ago, well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even 1 around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability to move and eventually die from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of survival.
Despite the diagnosis(诊断), Cousins was 2 to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative 3. The book made Cousins think about the possible 4 of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the 5 to live have positive treatment value?”
He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would 6 positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He 7 time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out 8 emotions. Within eight days of starting his ‘‘laugh therapy” program his pain began to 9 and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months’ time and 10 reached complete recovery after a few years.

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