Encouragement and control of fear

Thank you for your honesty about how youre feeling leading up to surgery is a tricky time.  Our damn minds seem to talk constantly dont they, and trying to think of other topics is a real challenge.  What is worth a try is getting into some deep breathing exercises and just think about quieting the mind.  Its easier said than done, The only things that switch my mind off the constant thinking are reading, and watching light stuff on the TV.  The reading is easier in the middle of the night (husband is still in spare room), by switching on the light reading, it helps me.  I have noticed when Im really having trouble sleeping I need to read the same page over 10 times, its a give away Im stressing!  Most options make too much noise, like boiling the kettle to make Camomile Tea, but they say it is best not to get onto the computer, as it wakes you up further, so have a note pad and pen by the bed and write down what you are thinking, that helps me too.  Please know we are all thinking of you next week during surgery, sending out the prayers, and wishing you well.  Big hug, Bel xx