I think that "Roseanne Roseannadanna" said it perfectly -- "its always something! Abby, you have a good head on your shoulders and your feet planted firmly on the ground. Whatever this turns out to be, I have faith that you will be ok -- physically AND emotionally.
God allows us to have "pity parties" -- when MINE get too long, He lets me SEE somebody else's struggle and reminds me that I don't have it so bad. It IS all about the "balance" you talk about.
BTW, I agree -- stupid movies are good for turning the brain "off"!!