Yes, it’s that time again. I have an appointment with a new oncologist coming up and I am NERVOUS!! I’ve got a big case of “breast cancer recurrence fear” going on and it sucks. I don’t like it at all!!! But after a recent amazing therapy session, I’m working on being kind and compassionate to myself and that includes when I’m freaking out or having emotions that I find uncomfortable. So far, it’s working well and providing some intense insights. Usually, when I have a fearful thought I try to dismiss it, which works in the moment but it comes back pretty quick-like. When I give myself permission to have the fearful thought, ask myself a question or two about it, and take a few moments for the emotion-chemistry to run its course in my body, it doesn’t seem to come back. So, that’s my plan for now. I’d love to hear how other folks deal with the recurrence phantoms…