The scariest things I experience are only thoughts. for me going beyond the thoughts is a joy and a release. It does not mean we never think, but we deal with the thoughts. Then move on.

Here is how I move on when I am laying on the bed trying to go to sleep or during the day when the mind is racing.

Breathe naturally and silently count 1 on the inhale, 2 on the exhale, 3 on the inhale, 4 on the exhale...continuing up to 10. then start at 1 again.

The mind cannot worry as much when I am focusing on counting and breathing.