Sending you hugs and LOTS OF ENCOURAGEMENT! That's good that you have realized that most of the things you worry about don't happen. Keep remembering that, even if it's hard to do.
Happy that you could have a break. Hope you can have another one soon.
One baby step at a time.

Hugs

I just got back in town from a long weekend with my crazy mom (I take care of her) and her sister.
Had to have a hotel room of my own to get away from the two crazies (it's part of taking care and protecting myself). So I understand how a mom or other family members can get to you.
I have come to realize that their problems are theirs and that it doesn't have to do with you.
I limit my time with my mom and know I can not change her. I have good boundaries to keep both of us safe. I also refuse to let my mom live with me. Anyways, it's impossible to let her live with me as my home is very small and she is in a wheelchair.

Anywho.....I just wanted you to know you are not alone and I understand.
Know that life is fluid and it changes from moment to moment. It doesn't seem like it while suffering and depressed.....but it does.
Keep doing your deep breathing exercise.
I watched the movie "A Walk In The Woods" and LOL which is good to do as it gets those endorphin's going! If the sun is out.....go for a walk or dig in the dirt.....something physical and preferably outside and in the sun.
Hang in there.

"If everything good happened at the beginning of our lives.....we would have nothing left to look forward to......the best is yet to come!" ~ author is a young wise anonymous young woman

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Hi sweety
You are right, most of what we worry about never comes to fruition. Keeping posting and let us know how you are doing!! Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs