"Replace fear-based thinking with love-based thinking. Every time you're making a choice, ask yourself if it's going to cultivate the experience of unity and love or the experience of separation and stress." – Deepak Chopra

We all experience fear. When it comes to living with a chronic condition like osteoporosis, fear can manifest in many ways.

Sometimes our initial diagnosis gives us fears about our quality of life. Dealing with the realities of our "new normal," with osteoporosis can put us in a chronically fearful state of mind. Will I have a flare today? Will I be able to attend to my daily tasks pain-free? Fear about outcomes that are beyond our control can facilitate fear taking root.

"I finally came to realize that my fears about having osteoporosis and what that could potentially mean were ADDING to my pain. Once I consciously decided to relieve myself of that burden I could better focus on managing my osteoporosis." – Member of MyOsteoporosisTeam

Here recent conversations from MyOsteoporosisTeam members:

• "Last week was a nightmare. I have put it all behind me. I have noticed how many new people have no information on osteoporosis. I know we are all very scared about our future. I think we need to have hope that something can come along and help us. I am not going to believe that my future is what it appears to be today. I have the burning desire to make it better."
• Hi, I am new to this site and new to osteoporosis! I slipped on wet tiles, falling heavily and breaking my left wrist. It seems that this is how many get the initial diagnosis...It has knocked my confidence I must say. I am now a bit scared to be adventurous as I don't want another fracture.

Dealing with fear will look different for everyone. Sometimes it means arguing with our intrusive thoughts. Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind.
How do you stop fear from taking over? Join the conversation below.