Stress Center Peer Support

Hi,
Im having a bit of trouble with myself here the last few days. I found out that we had a small Earthquake really close to where i live here in Missouri.It was only about 15 miles away. It was a small one 2.7 but alittle to close to home for me.
I am trained in disaster prepairdness but am losing confidence in myself. I know if something would happen i would just jump in and hadle it but now im worrying about it. I guess it is feeling a bit to close to home for me. I know that my biggest fear right now is if something would happen and i couldn't work and how i would take care of the bills that would come in. I really get stressed about this subject and try to tell myself that i can handle anything as it comes and that it would all work out but still not getting to much comfort in that. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time. Sarah

First of all BREATHE. It may sound silly but so often we're told that on here. It's because when we get worked up we often do forget to breathe so take the deep breaths they teach on the relaxation tape. You do have the program right? What lesson are you on? Be sure to do it everyday and especially when you start to stress. Also go on chat or here and talk out your fears. You'll be amazed how it helps.

Hi BarbG,
Thanks, i forget to breath.I was so busy trying to think possitive thoughts and stop the what if's. I am on session 3 as of 5-5-08. I will try to remember to do the breathing next time, i am sure that it will help. Thanks, Sarah