Thanks Waves,

I really like the music idea. I'm goint to make sure I add my MP3 player to my panic kit and maybe have a favourite movie cued up to go in the DVD player.

I'm lucky that my Border Collies wake the moment I stir and keep me company until they can herd me back to bed.

I've never tried hugging myself - but I'm willing to give anything a fair shake. I do press on the anxiety points in my ears. When I'm in a really bad patch, I have those three day accupuncture needles put in.

Any strategy that gives me a sense of control over my situation seems to help a bit.

Cheers