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Updated 7mo ago

Managing Fear of Relapse in Mental Health Recovery

how do you manage the fear of relapse or progression, especially during times when you're feeling physically well?

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One way to manage the fear of relapse, especially during days when you're feeling sick, is to take a break and do something enjoyable such as watching a movie, catching up with a friend, or spending t...See More

Qonal3rd

8mo

I try to focus on things I can control and not the what ifs, like eating healthy, staying active, and keeping up with my follow-up appointments.

Smithys

7mo

@Qonal3rd so true

CarltonBoy

7mo

@Qonal3rd Good reply! I've just learned to be happy and positive about being in remission. Even when the disease recurs, my treatments are not so bad. Things can always be worse. My wife died of endometrial cancer and it was horrible. I feel lucky that I have a cancer that is so treatable with new treatments becoming available all the time. Things could be so much worse.

E.B

7mo

🙌

Brrr8689

8mo

That fear is always in the back of my mind😶‍🌫️

Alqrose

8mo

It's normal to feel that fear, especially on good days when it seems like everything is going too well.

Smithys

7mo

I try to limit doomscrolling and look for cute pictures. It's easy to fall down the internet rabbit hole, reading every forum and article about relapse rates and horror stories. I try to limit that as much as possible. It's about finding a balance between being informed and overwhelming yourself.🫶

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