How about "Oh no, that really s*cks" about the car, in a kind compassionate voice and switch subject.
She will make up her mind about things, i.e. Christmas Eve, car, where she will stay etc., she is a big girl now and no matter how much you want to try on the Daddy boots, I suggest you leave them alone.
No one should have to take care of another functioning adult Dm. Love, support, care and empathize, yes. Take care of? No.
I agree with Bug-others are not reponsible for your happiness. When you can't control your thoughts, I call it the hamsters on the wheel. You just can't get off, it's mindless, exhausting and non productive. I do two things: exercise and I got an anti anxiety med. from doc.
I really don't have an addictive personality, so am okay with it, it is non refillable and is Ativan at the lowest strength. It really really helped when nothing else did. That and having huge conversations by email with friends, where I just posted all the things I felt lol! And posting here of course.
Merry Christmas Dm, and get the grin back on your face!!
