My mom is a worrier. (I kind of enjoyed getting a reaction occasionally. Maybe your gs does too?)
I learned how to be a worrier.
I decided that worrying was no longer working for me. It makes me feel worse. It feels natural because its what I knew.
Step 2 says I turn my life and will over to the care of God, as I understand him.
What I hear you saying is I will worry because its what I do? I get that.
What the others are saying is to try something different? I get that too.
I'm saying there is always an option to try something new. I did. Others did.
You can too. Or not. Its trying so no biggie if its not done "right" the first time. New things take practice. It feels foreign.
I found the visual of placing my loved one into hp's hands helpful when my mind would turn to worrying. Like the sweet bible verse: Phil. 4:6,7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NIV)
Please take what you like and leave the rest!
Thank you for letting me share!