I actually wanted to caveat on my comment. I can't believe how much impact GAL has on your outlook from a day to day basis. I have really honestly not felt this good in a long time. Even when I'm not feeling great I feel better than any time in the past 5 months. With GAL I believe it shows you that no matter what, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. No matter the outcome. It's amazing!
I found it was the distraction, for those minutes/hours one GAL's you are not stressing about your sitch, then you sleep better .. next day more energy for more GAL ... for me currently .. even during the downtime I spend that thinking about the GAL activities I have created and rarely think about W. That helps boost confidence and like you said .. you know regardless you are going to be ok.