Keep doing what's been working, Deb, with not bringing up ow to h. It's really helping to build on the successes to stick with that.

As for what works to distract yourself from negative thoughts...what tends to work for you? Do you have to go to the meeting? Could you spend time doing something for yourself?

Sometimes the thing that works best for me is recognizing the fact that what I'm fearful about is actually out of my control (IOW, you can't control h and xow) and remembering that the anxiety and worry isn't good for ME and doesn't get me closer to my goals. I try to visualize sending my worries off into the universe or I send them packing on a long train ride or something.

Also, breathing deeply and thinking "letting go, letting go" until I find my mind distracted by something else is good too.

How can you get thru this night unscathed?

Sage


Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.