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how do i convince myself that i'm not dying from cancer??

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i'm so scared all the time, constantly convincing myself that i've got some form of cancer or terminal illness. every time something hurts or feels weird, my brain jumps to cancer automatically and occasionally sends me into panic attacks in the middle of the night. i need to know how to get myself out of that mindset while i'm in a panic attack over it....

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By working on getting out of your head and into your life.Living in the moment rather than all the what ifs.

Try reading Eckhart Toll

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Danubian in reply to Goldfish_

which book? thanks

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Goldfish_ in reply to Danubian

Living in the now

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Danubian in reply to Goldfish_

thanks Goldie

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Danubian in reply to Goldfish_

Cant find the book!

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Agora1 in reply to Danubian

Danubian, YouTube has his videos which for me make a bigger impact.

My mind doesn't tend to wander as much. He's good :) x

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Goldfish_ in reply to Danubian

Sorry The Power of Now

amazon.co.uk/Power-Now-Guid...

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Yeah that's what I thought - just wanted to make sure*

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