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Tammy, all your concerns are perfectly normal, as has been said. I believe that when we obsess we get tense all over, and we tend to breathe in a more shallow manner. The most immediate help is to deliberately relax your jaw, which is always tense, and concentrate on your breathing. As I said in my posts on self-hypnosis and guided imagry, slow your breathing, let it be deep and slow and even. Think or even say, like a mantra, "breathe in peace, breathe out stress," over and over. The slow, even, deep breathing will calm your thoughts. If you begin to obsess again, make up another mantra, like "Everyday in every way I am getting better and better." The subconscious mind will believe and act upon whatever you tell it. If you have trouble sleeping or find yourself obsessing at night, you might ask your oncologist about an antidepressant called Amitryptolin (spelled something like that!), which is what they give to women with fibromyalgia who have disturbed sleep. I have fibro, and find the tiny litle blue pill, or even half, helps me to sleep more deeply and with less sleep disturbance. A drop or two of Lavender, an essential oil, on your pillow or somewhere where you can breathe it, will really help you relax more, too. Listening to a meditation tape will do wonders. Remember, fear and faith can never exist at the same time. Anything you do to enhance and increase your faith, like reading the loving posts on this website, and reading scriptures, praying, listening to uplifting tapes and music, all drive away the fear. I hope these thoughts help! Hugs, Tricia
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