Finding Hope In The Midst Of Fear

Finding Hope in the midst of fear------- how? 

Is that possible?  Yes, of course! 

Fear is not a totally negative thing! 

Fear motivates us to do what we need to do -(that of which is in our control) to work on what we can to help us.  

It also lets us know that something doesn't feel right---- again to choose to actively do something in a positive direction. 

Psalm 16:9

“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope.”

Hope means to me---- to look forward to the future with optimism. 

Thus, you can choose to have hope and to be in that mindset- that things can get better. You can choose to focus on hope and to cover up your fear with that hope.

However- you first need to allow yourself to feel everything that you are feeling with your fear!  
  

Psalm 119:114

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.”

Give yourself permission to feel how you genuine feel with your personal situation.

It is helpful to sit and quietly think of your true feelings and emotions that is associated with your fear for a 15 minimum time period while taking slow deep breaths. It will help you feel better emotionally and physically. 

Then, tell yourself that any negative emotional pain (and physical)- that you are experiencing can be covered completely in Faith, Hope and Love.

Focus positively on healing!

Have faith!

Choose to have Hope! 

Pray and give your fears to the Lord as well! 

Galatians 5:22-26 ²²But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ²⁴Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. ²⁵Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. ²⁶Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
 
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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

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Grief and Loss Group Canceled Tonight/ Res. For Fall

Due to a circumstances beyond my control- The Grief and Loss Support Group is Canceled Tonight/ Rescheduled For This Fall. 

I am so sorry for not getting back with everyone who has shown an interest. I am working on it and plan to have the next group soon. I will announce the next date as soon as I can. Thank you, Diane 

 
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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

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Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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Hold On! Joy Comes Is Coming!

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."-Psalm 30:5




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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

 

Yay! 38,000 Blog Pages Read!

Yay! 38,000 Blog Pages Read! 

Thank you readers! 

My blog has been read 38,000 times! 

Whoot Whoot! 

I am honored to have a platform to share and encourage! 

Please tell others others who you feel could benefit from reading my blog on HOPE, HEALTH & Faith! 


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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

   

 

Living With Hope With Cancer

Statistics at a Glance: The Burden of Cancer in the United States

• In 2018, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 609,640 people will die from the disease.
• The number of new cases of cancer (cancer incidence) is 439.2 per 100,000 men and women per year (based on 2011–2015 cases).
• The number of cancer deaths (cancer mortality) is 163.5 per 100,000 men and women per year (based on 2011–2015 deaths).
• In 2016, there were an estimated 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States. The number of cancer survivors is expected to increase to 20.3 million by 2026.
• Approximately 38.4% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes (based on 2013–2015 data).
• In 2017, an estimated 15,270 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 were diagnosed with cancer and 1,790 died of the disease.

 https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/statistics

Wow, almost 40% of our population will be diagnosed with cancer in their life.  

I was in a small Single's Sunday school class for many years at my church and 5 out of 6 of my closest friends in the group have had cancer.  

How does one live with hope while they are dealing with cancer?

I am thinking that someone living with cancer needs to demonstrate the same coping skills and self-care that they do on a daily basis for depression, anxiety and stress. One just needs to be firmly consistent with this self-care.

My favorite go to's for self- care are:
exercise
fresh air
slow deep breaths
walks
uplifting music
art
warm green tea
reaching out to friends
attending a support group
yoga
meditation
reading uplifting material
fresh juice and vegetables 
juicing vegetables 
healthy smoothies
laughter
natural supplements (under a dr's care) 
drinking sufficient water all day in between meals
positive self-talk 
being around like-minded and uplifting people
adequate sleep 
journaling
Pursue your passions!!!!!
prayer

I believe that keeping a positive attitude and inner spirit is the best thing that you can do- as well as to reach out to others who care about you and others who are going through a similar journey. 


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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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Treasure Special Moments

Hello. I hope that you are having a good day. 

I want to share my special moments over the weekend. 

I went out of state to celebrate my Dad's 85th birthday! 

My brothers traveled also so that we could celebrate together.

It was so very special! We laughed and talked about fun memories- while making new memories.

We never know how much longer that we have with loved ones- or even with our own lives.

I want to encourage you to treasure special moments in your life, how small they may be. 

Little things often become big things.

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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........