[Biggirl]

One form of denial is “fear”.

[tioga]

Interesting comment - One form of denial is “fear". My DH was diagnosed with prostate cancer. His younger brother was diagnosed with it months prior and his was stage 4. My DH was the fourth one in his immediate family to get this diagnosis. He procrastinated for over a year before getting treatment. Only early stage prostate cancer is curable. I know he was afraid, but he was so into denial that he did nothing, despite my begging and crying.