Is anyone having "What if" thinking about these topics. I am in week 12 and the concepts and homework exercises have helped me a lot. But lately I've just been obsessed about the worse that could happen - what if the terrorists hit us now while the economy is down and the country collapses and on and on. I am just praying and asking God to help us handle whatever happens and not be afraid. Have been trying Lucinda's suggestion "well what if it DOESN'T happen?" and other techniques but I haven't been sleeping the last few nights and just can't get a grip on this. Anyone else have any suggested ways of coping and relaxing during this difficult time for our country?

Sharon,
Sometimes we need to just "let go and let God". I know exactly what you mean! I live near a nuclear plant, and it scares me to think about what COULD happen, but I can't live like that. Yes, thoughts do creep in...esp when I watch "dumb" programs talking about chemical and biological warfare, but you just have to live each day to the fullest. Do what you want to do, and try not to think about what Could happen. Let God take it into His hands and worry about it. You can't control what the terrorists are going to do, so why worry. If it's going to happen, it's going to happen! Live in the present...enjoy the beautiful day, think about the future! Anyway, I hope I have helped you in some way. Please take care...and don't watch shows about what could happen...I know I do sometimes and I get myself all worked up!
Sincerely,
Cindy

Are there other stresses going on in your life? Sometimes we hang onto a worry because it takes our mind off of other things that we really dont want to deal with.
Just a thought.
Reena

I have to ask this but if you are thinking that given the worsning economic condition and and the threat of global terrorism. Have you prepared if such a thing happened? You may find it comforting knowing that you were prepared for such an event. Helped me. It sounds nutty I know ,but once you think about it, it's really not. Going to a grocery store and buying a extra can of corn or bottle of water and storing it is not that bad. Does it mean that a dramatic event will occur? Nope, in fact those things come in real handy when you're caught in an ice storm. Concentrating on the present is what really counts.