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How can i get over my fear of brain cancer? i'm just so scared and not wanting to try or pursue anything in life bc i don't think it will even matter

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Find psychotherapy: You can find a way through this. A person to talk to will help you untangle the web of fear. Medications might help keep you from spiraling deeper into distress. Brain cancer is a fearsome threat - so is tormenting yourself. Get help. It works! be well.

Answered 9/5/2020

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Holistic: You will get good and valid recommendations to seek out mental health help. I often recommend a book that helped me with fear of dying. It is called "who dies" by steven levine. This hospice worker has some significant wisdom to share about our fear of dying and living a valid life despite this.

Answered 6/15/2015

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Health fears: Having health anxiety is not uncommon, but i wonder how brain cancer has become your focus? And, how is avoiding living your life (not trying or pursuing anything) related to this? Your presence on the planet does matter, no matter how long you're here. I see that you're on some zoloft, (sertraline) and are in "behavior therapy." hoping you'll work with your therapist on these issues specifically!

Answered 8/15/2017

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