Hey Tatsy!
That thing about how thoughts are fleeting have really helped me in my sobriety. I use a lot of CBT techniques with my anxiety and stuff too, so the basic principles apply. They're just thoughts, and they can't hurt me or make me do anything. They're like clouds or the weather....just let them pass over.
I tried meditation and I know it's supposed to be good for you but I'm like you....my brain is so wired all the time it's tough to sit and try and focus on anything without a million thoughts happening at once. Maybe I should give it a shot again.
Thanks for the comments tho! It's nice to know ppl are reading, even though I'm posting for my own accountability.