I talk to myself and try to be Socratic and work out what is rational.
When it all gets too much I try to find some time to be alone and watch the clouds or the sun on the water until the noise in my head subsides.
I grew up being taught that hand wringing and fear do not solve any problems, and that facing things head on eyes open will enable you to make the most out of situations.
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Originally Posted by Bene Gesserit "Litany Against Fear"
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.
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However I do still under extreme stress suffer from what St Hunter called "THE FEAR", and when it strikes I tend to get short tempered and upset my closest friends.
I have however given up using alcohol to shut up the beast - that wasn't a good plan, although I tried it for four years as a student, and another couple when I kicked out my first wife.
The Beast in my head is frightened of music.
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Originally Posted by The Beatles "Let It Be"
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
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