So this is where everyone is. It's quiet elsewhere.
Great OP Vman. I really believe very firmly in mindfulness and try my level best to live mindfully, although it's easier said than done. Catastrophising about future events was a big reason I allowed my drinking to get out of control. It was a way to switch my brain off. It still runs out of control now but the anxiety that usually followed is significantly reduced now that my system is alcohol free.
I'm certainly in for another sober weekend. The idea of possibly waking the anxiety up again is a great incentive to stay sober.