Originally Posted by
Fishmanpa
The term 'dragon' was coined by a member many years ago and I found it quite appropriate. Just as the 'beast' is appropriate for cancer, the 'dragon' is fitting as it breathes fire on you. Whether that fire burns you to the point of wanting to take your life to end the pain or causes you to do things like examine bodily excretions, believe in ninja bats or catastrophize the slightest bodily niggle or anomaly, it (mental illness) still causes strife and presents challenges in all its manifestations. The courage comes from recognizing and acknowledging the real issue, treating it, not feeding it.
FMP