[feary]

what do people with anxiety do when they get a REAL disease/illness or are terminally ill or dying?

how do they cope THEN, when something bad really does happen??

[ECHOES]

You become busy with all that needs to be done, like medical tests, decision making.
You get angry and scared. You fall apart and then it occurs to you that what is happening is what is real; it is your new reality, and you can no more control this reality than what preceeded it.
You do what you need to do, and you hope for the best.

You gain comfort from caring friends, family, and the caring medical personnel you meet along the way. You find out there is a time for comforting and a time to push forward. Intermingled so that the pushing forward feels safe and rewarding.
Getting through it, life seems much simpler because priorities become re-arranged.
You live one day at at time.
Just like you always have.

You live for today, plan for tomorrow.

[CedarS]

Originally Posted by feary

what do people with anxiety do when they get a REAL disease/illness or are terminally ill or dying?

how do they cope THEN, when something bad really does happen??

For me, anxiety is REAL. My experience of anxiety can be challenging.

I also have had bad things happen. Mental, emotional, and physical.

For me, coping skills are important no matter the situation and the skills apply to everything, including physical challenges.

As a person who experiences anxiety, how do I cope when I am more stressed? By taking good care of myself and getting help if I need it.

Can you tell us more about your question? I have a feeling I might be misreading you.