When you freak out and panic, outcomes seem more extreme than they are likely to be. Here's a simple trick to help you back to the land of reason.
1. Write down the situation.
EXAMPLE: Mum's threatening to leave Dad.
2. Imagine the absolute worst outcome. Really go for it.
EXAMPLE: Mum will leave. Dad will lose his job. Mum will marry someone else. Dad will get depressed. I'll have to look after him and drop out of school.
3. Imagine the absolute best outcome.
EXAMPLE: They'll break up and be really happy apart. I'll get two birthday presents, have an XBox AND a PS3, go on twice as many holidays and get a really cool older step-brother.
4. Imagine something between 2 and 3.
EXAMPLE: They might have some time apart, and they'll probably be a bit down to start with or maybe even happier apart. Things will be different for a while but manageable.
By imagining the extremes, it becomes easier to reach a more likely outcome.
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