The reason for asking is that I think those are among the worst possible things that could happen to a human being.

If you were a shrink, what helpful quotes or coping strategies would you tell a patient in such a situation?

How do you cope if your wallet has been stolen, fear of ID theft, etc?
etc…….
Awesome answer, elle "can’t prevent these things from happening"….that helps, cuz i realize i can’t control everything in life. thanks

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

- nelson mandela

the best one will get the points. and if you can… tell me who said it!