Hello altie, welcome to the forum and well done on finding the strength to go through all that you have, You ask an interesting question and you will find that many of us here on the forum have a dual diagnosis and some more than two.
Understandably you set your question in the context of a major health concern, I am of the view however that your question could equally apply to anything that gives rise to an issue someone is finding difficult. Specifically I find it interesting that you ask about coping mentally because, for me, it is mental strength that can make the difference between managing an issue well or not. At this point it is worth remembering that there is no right or wrong way to cope; it’s all relative and depends on many variables too numerous to go into here but can be summed up in saying personality, experiences etc can all influence how one copes with life’s challenges. Nothing is black and white there may even be differences in what people perceive as managing well or bdly and who’s to say one is wrong and the other right.
For me maintaining a positive mindset is key, the most important thing I can do for myself and you don’t have to read many of my posts here on the forum to understand how important it is to me. Not always easy, I have my moments but by and large it’s how I choose to cope with whatever life throws at me. I have got quite good at fading out the negative voice that can become so loud and difficult to stop and sends my brain into overdrive and instead let the voice of reason, hope, whatever you want to call it, take over, It’s not everyone’s way, but it works for me. The link below may be of interest to you.
Finally again it’s not everyone but I have found living in the present not keep going over what has already gone and can’t be changed nor try to second guess tomorrow helps. After all, as I have said more than once on the forum, this 24 hours is a one off, there are no repeats so why not make it the best it can be.
Tot