What positive stuff do you say to calm yourselves down?

I just remind myself to breathe and not borrow trouble (easier said than done sometimes). If you are a religious person, it can also help to sit down when you are feeling that way and give it to God. If you are not religious, find a different way to meditate or bring peace to yourself.

My daughter's and I also go around the house singing "just keep swimming" from Finding Nemo ALOT!! LOL.

I hope you are able to find peace soon. Gentle hugs!

Great advice from MelW11 and Sherrine!

I would only add that it's easy to think "what if..." but it helps me to remind myself that I only have the very moment I'm in---nothing else. I had a rather nasty and long dental procedure yesterday and had to take my own advice on that. It worked. :)

When I have a physical concern that goes on, I go to the doctor, take any good advice they have or any meds that may help or exercise, etc. and move on.

Hobbies, pets, or doing anything fun can be a good diversion, too.

You might want to check out Dr. Claire Weekes' books on anxiety and related. They're older, but your library and/or Amazon should have them. Very down-to-earth and easy advice.

Best wishes!!

I'm def going to look up those people and books. Unfort, it looks as if I very well may have Lyme with the extensive research I've done and that can be very debilitating. Even the treatment is a struggle. It'd be nice to have an answer however. And if thats the answer, so be it.
Some of my docs are good, some not so much. I'm sure you guys know what I'm talking about. You have to take your health into your own hands and take or leave what docs say.
I've tried guided mediation b4 bed and only about half the time does it do anything really.

Stress is very harmful to the body. I use Yoga and Tia Chi. Prayer and meditation are important to control stress. Exercise can be as simple as walking in nature. Breathing the outside air with the smells of nature. Take warm baths. Look at your diet and stop eating things which are not good (process sugar). If you are taking medications make sure you are aware of any side effects associated with them. Life is what you make it so think positive and try and stay away from negative situations.

Thank you for so much love :)
I do exercise 5x/week and eat very clean as of 2.5 mo's ago. Gluten and dairy free. I gave up a lot but we wanted to try the food sensitivity angle. I will probably continue to eat clean as it's better than putting crap in your body!
Yes my neighbor's reletives had many strange symptoms and they both had Lyme. It's amazing how prevalent it is, unfortunately. And @Ilovejesus--yeah I've talked to people who have had other infections along w/Lyme. Terrible. It's just also basically criminal that docs don't treat this with the integrity and urgency it needs--some don't even believe in it, which is why I have to travel across states to see a specialist.
I am religious somewhat. I do pray. I do guided meditation. I have had anxiety and depression technically since I was 14, and I'm 39 now. It's so easy for us to focus on what's going wrong you know? Especially if it's scary and unknown. I also lost my mom Xmas 2014, along w/an abusive dad taking care of her. That's when I started feeling sick.
I honestly would give anything to have 'normal' illnesses INSTEAD of this...like a cold or the flu! Those are a walk in the park comparatively!
HUGS to all of you! I appreciate you so much!