LOL, Mish, you kinda sound like me. I know that I have a mild anxiety disorder and I've been dealing with it for the past few years...
My best escape is my Kindle. I'm addicted to it. And before I bought the damn thing, I was a reading addict. I have some favorite used book stores, used to go to yard sales and of course to the library (and library sales). I am not the scholarly type - though I do read some good stuff, I like trashy novels. They're a complete escape and it helps me manage my anxiety.
Oh yeah, and I also play solitaire and do my Sudoku.
Now that I have a temporary 2nd gig at night (doing the bookkeeping for my work neighbor), I have a feeling I'll be doing that instead. Plus it pays.
My mom does puzzles. I love them too, but I keep forgetting to do them LOL.
Good luck!
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."