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NaturalBel
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13 years ago

Encouragement and control of fear

PANIC, FEAR, CONTROL, FEAR, SURVIVAL

I am noticing some common links to all the women who speak openly on BCNA.  It doesnt involve what Cancer type, what style of treatment, or how many children you have.  The common link are our emotions.  Their Ebb and Flow, and ultimately how we control our fear and regain strength to endure - to regain happiness in our lives.

We all panic to start with, scramble for understanding, ask questions, learn and recover our control. 

Fear is only an emotion with a bad result attached.

Mastering control of fear is an art form we are all now learning to achieve. 

Relaxing music, painting, fresh air, exercise, walking, and deep breaths followed by "Live in the here and now" calm my mind.

At times we all feel like we are in a car without brakes, driving downhill, but the faster you take control of your fear, the sooner you will relax, and great are the results.  

I currently am just over another bout of Fear, now back in control, I have found a better place.

Today, I am ok.  

Love to those who relate to this.

xx Bel

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  • Nessk's avatar
    Nessk
    Member
    13 years ago
    Great post Bel. I'm going to try some of your tips. I guess the further we come in our journy the better we are able to learn how to cope. I know after my surgery I was in a really good head space, I had a handle on everything that was happening to me and understood the road a head. Then Chemo started. Now I have to start all over again. I know once chemo is over and the feeling so awful has lessen or gone I'm sure I'll get back to the head space I was in after my surgery. It's great all the advice that is on here.Vanessa x
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    Mich_x
    Member
    13 years ago

    So deep and meaningful and so well put my Bella.  Fear is the root of all evil and if we can control that we have won a huge battle.  It is a real hard one to win but many of us BC sisters have won that battle many times over and come out the other side a better and stronger person for it.

    Lots of love always, Mich xoxoxo