Hi there 1flagwriter - have you tried to calm yourself with slow deep breathing exercises? With anxiety it's very important to recognize the cycle of anxiety/fear. You get the thought, you feel upset, then you feel more unconfortable and the thoughts get worse - it's a viscious circle. When you get the thought, use the deep slow breathing and just let the thought sit there - don't try to push it away. Remember your thoughts don't represent reality. Your thoughts are trying to get a reaction out of you, so if you can train your body to calm down, your mind will follow. You can do this deep slow breathing anywhere, even at work - take a few minutes to close your eyes and imagine yourself in some peaceful place. Do this at home as well, preferrably sitting up, so you don't fall asleep lol. Tell everyone in the house - this is Daddy's 30 min. quiet time and just zone out and relax. Think of those thoughts as a 'nasty nag' and the more you worry the stronger he gets - but if you just let the thoughts sit there, eventually they'll go away. I hope you feel better.