Thoughtful Worrier Gifts

"Why is it always me that has to get up just as I'm falling asleep to do things I forgot."

A Hole in the Dike

I.T. Fear

Nervous Oral Testing

Mental Wellness Center. Some folks coming here are working on multiple issues. Earlier, I saw a germaphobe with a fear of flying. Using an airplane bathroom must be completely out of the question! There's a narcissist with math anxiety and a fear of public speaking. He hopes one day he can stand in front of a large audience and count all the wonderful qualities he believes he has. And that guy has claustrophobia combined with a fear of success. Looks like he's going through a rough period

'Being a nobody isn't so bad...You don't have to worry about becoming a has-been.'

". . . but he's almost four and he hasn't been labelled yet!"

"Returning to standard time is always difficult. I gain an hour of worrying."

Things that go beep in the night.

'But do you realize what this report cart will do to my self-esteem?'

Separation Anxiety

'I can't sleep for thinking about global warming.'

'Ten things you should be worried about.'

'I'm not convinced you need tranquillizers to switch phone provider.'

"I can't stop thinking about all those available parking spaces back on West Eighty-fifth Street."

"But why not be happy about all the diseases you don't have?"

Nervous Kid sees the dentist's toolkit.

Concern Chart

'Aunt Joan and Uncle Wally took Luci to the emergency room.'

No Action Comics

'You worry too much. Next time something goes wrong, try blaming someone else.'

I called Laurel an hour ago and she hasn't called me back. Do you think she still likes me?! Ahh! Now it's an hour and one minute! Love is a beautiful thing.

I didn't experience any of the side effects listed in the enclosed literature. Should I be concerned?'

'Nothing to be alarmed about Mrs.Harvey, kids do this sort of things all the time. I'm sure whatever your Jimmy's gotten lodged up there, we can get it out.'

'If my grades don't improve, I don't know what'll happen. Maybe they'll offer me a buyout.'

Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder

"This is where I get most of my negative thinking done."

'I can't relax _ I'm worrying about your watch being five minutes slow !'

"You should make a resolution not to worry about the little things..."

Full Harvest Moon

'Just taking precautions in case the plumber doesn't come before the house sinks!'

"I don't feel so good, Tia Carmen."

"I stay awake all night worrying about my insomnia, doctor!"

'If you don't stop worrying...you're going to die.'

"Trust me: It's benign."