Thank you so much for sharing that. There is so much truth in it.

An interesting thing I learned from someone is called "cognitive flooding."

It consists of repeating a "core fear" over and over again.

When repeating a "core fear" the first emotion is usually anxiety. After repeating the core fear, anxiety often gives way to boredom.

After many, many repetitions, boredom can even give way to laughter.

I have tried this and it works for me. I find it quite amazing really.

The idea is instead of trying to block or flee a core fear, to run towards it and embrace it. This is counter intuitive but seems to help many people.

I have had a core fear of getting Alzheimer's Disease and being at the mercy of others who might abuse me. The core fear is losing control and being harmed and being unable to do anything about the harm.

By repeating this fear over and over, I find I can disarm it.

I have recently begun experiencing fears about the COVID-19. Cognitive flooding is helping me with that.

Of course what works for some people doesn't work for others. I realize that.

I am so glad you have found something that helps you and am grateful that you have shared in here.