THE GREATEST FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF

What are you afraid of right now?

Most people would admit the COVID-19 virus. Is it the virus or the fear of what it can do?

We have illnesses around us all the time.

Someone today will die from cancer or alzheimer or heart disease.

Allergies. Old Age. Chronic illness.

But fear takes us down strange roads.

PANIC. Is it the unknown? Probably!!

So what to do about fear.

Admit you have some.

Think about what you can do about it. Is buying toilet paper the answer?? What would you want to have as extra stock in your home?

Fearful of a quarantine. So would you be prepared. Probably. We all have so many supplies in the house. Besides. Family. Friends. Would no one be able to share their supplies with you and vice versa??

People have survived the virus. And gone on their Mary Way!!

Laugh at yourself. Laugh at your fears. Put them in perspective.

Wash your hands. Drink plenty of water. Get lots of sleep. Fist pump instead of hand shaking or wave or blow a kiss. Be informed!!

But fear comes in so many forms. So is the greatest fear then fear itself.
What are your thoughts??
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FEAR OF FLYING

There are many different fears. Fear of flying is one of them. My mother always took gravol before a flight as flying made her nervous. Since Dad was an airline pilot it was somewhat ironic. Flying is a very safe way to travel. Regardless of the plane crashes that occur, the number of planes in the air every day supports the notion. Pilots and crew are very well trained personnel. They are medically checked regularly. They must practice and know their routines. The aircrafts are checked before every flight. It may be the lack of control that brings the fear. One sits in a seat and someone else flies the plane. However, it is really the same on a bus or train. Only when a driver in a car is control feasible or walking or riding a bike! So why do people fear flying? Interesting- probably as many answers as there are people. Since I grew up around pilots and pilot talk, I know the safety rules- in the air and on the ground. I feel comfortable in a plane. It is the takeoff and landings that are the most critical times. Yes it is always nice to be safely on the ground again!! When there is a crash and so many people affected, the fear factor rises for many people. It is sad. So dealing with the sadness makes us all feel a little vulnerable. Facing our fears in life does take courage. So on your next flight, realize there are many people at the airport waiting for the plane that may have such fears- cut them some slack!

NANA SAYS A SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR A CHILD CAN BE DAUNTING

Taking a young child to the hospital for a surgical procedure can be very stressful for both parent and child. Trying to explain and alleviate some fears is a fine line to walk. There is always a concern the child may refuse to go into the hospital. Day of the surgery means no eating or drinking for hours after midnight. It is difficult enough for adults to understand but even harder for children. Parents need support from each other as well as a compassionate team that understands little children during any hospital visit. Taking along a favourite toy, book or even the little I-phone can be a diversion. Following surgery the pain from the procedure and any needles make the little one grouchy! Reassurances from parents they will be going home soon may not cut it for most children. The child may just want to go home NOW! Of course the team must be satisfied the child has recovered from the procedure well and is safe to leave. Patient safety is always paramount for any situation. The hospital setting can be very scary and explanations of what is happening need to occur in language the child can understand. If facing such a situation in your family, don't be surprised the little one becomes a tiger!

FACING YOUR FEARS

Fear can creep up and immobilize a person. Running may seem easy but the fear will chase you. Tackle your most difficult task first- the one you fear the most. With it out of the way, there is room to begin the enjoy the rest of your activities. Heights, public speaking, the dentist and just meeting new people for shy people are some of the big fears. Find ways to challenge your personal fears. Analyse where the fear may have originated. Fear comes from anxiety so there may have been an event big or small in your life accounting for it. What makes you afraid? Do you avoid those situations?