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There was a post a while back that listed some wonderful ways of coping with anxiety....
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I know you will do well......you are very strong and have such a great head on your shoulders. Look at this opportunity to read a great book....enjoy some solitude for just you.....and also get to know your co-workers in a different way. You may be pleasantly surprised

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I am going to be having surgery on Feb 4th (hysterectomy) and am actually looking forward to some "me" time afterwards then as well. I have some books set aside that I am going to make sure I read.
Sometimes with taking care of everyone else we seem to forget about us in the process. Look at this time as a way to get back in touch with yourself.
Above everything else....have some fun!

Heather