Well, we seem to be gently sliding into this discussion of things that help get through. One of my favorites, which will turn off negative thoughts is music..........But, it`s not the soothing relaxation crap, that stuff personally makes me nervous..........Nope, it`s good old rock music.......I put a cd in, my headset on, crank it up as loud as possible, which I know is not good for hearing,and sing along...Personal favorites for letting off steam are the Rolling Stones and Meatloaf........anything that I know the words, so I can sing along.........I`ve found if I`m listening and singing, it pretty much takes care of my thinking......this tends to make my cats very nervous, but for me it`s a great stress buster !!! Dee