Hang on now, there are lots of folks out there that are ready, willing and able to help you cope with this illness! There is ALWAYS hope! Who knows--maybe there will be a cure tomorrow or next week. You absolutely, positively, CANNOT GIVE UP! Just take one day at a time, one hour at a time if you have to and you WILL get through this. Find or start a support group; call a friend or pastor. If you are feeling so depressed and discouraged that you are considering doing harm to yourself, PLEASE get help immediately!