Obsessing Over Finances

Mystique

Hello everyone, I'm relatively new, been a lurker for a few months.

I am just about to head into surgery next month and have excellent insurance (thank God!), but I find myself constantly worrying about money now. Before the whole cancer thing happened I have always been frugal but didn't mind spending on things that made me or my husband happy or comfortable.

Now I feel deathly afraid to purchase anything -- even necessities, like I should be socking away money in case the cancer ever comes back. I know this is not a healthy mindset (nothing wrong with saving, but it's getting to where I have anxiety if I spend on anything), how do you overcome this crippling fear that you will run out of money some day for your treatments if you have a recurrence? We are stable right now but I fear losing my job and excellent insurance one day, too.

Thank you all in advance for your help and guidance.