Sometimes it helps when I get into obsessive thinking to just write it all down as it crosses my mind. Not journaling really, just transferring it from my mind to the paper. And then when I get over the hump a bit rip all the paper up.

Lately I've had stray anxious thoughts pop right up as I'm falling asleep - usually I'm drifting off and then bam! "Omigod I forgot to do X at work they are going to fire me!" and I'm wide awake. What I've found really good for that is recalling some of my favorite fanfic or a favorite movie or something.

I do what Barb does, a lot. Pretty much before any kind of big conversation or major deal I've played different scenarios in my head.

I don't do it as much, but for the longest time my biggest outlet to deal with stress was just imagining - like writing fanfic in my head. I used to do this a lot - just pace in my room and make up scenarios and stuff in my head.

Update in the ongoing saga of "woe-is-me":

I didn't get the temp job I interviewed for and don't have an assignment for Monday.

My injured hand is now bruised and aching.

:-(

Good ~ma coming your way, amych. I hope things turn out the best for you.

edited to add hugs for {{{quester}}}

Thanks, hon. No denying I've dug my own way into this hole, but right now I'm kinda beyond even knowing which way I want out of it. Sigh.

{{{quester}}}

{{{amych}}} May the weekend bring you clarity on your desires regardless of what happens Tuesday.

{{quester}}

{{amych}}

Heeey, can I just scrunch you guys together? {{questeramych}}

Aww, yeah, group hug!

:: jumps in the group hug pile!::

Yay virtual group hug! It's nice to get the snuggles without sharing my germs.

Aww, yeah, group hug!

I love this idea!