Problem: Article: As each anxious thought appears, record it on a piece of paper. Say to yourself, "I don't have time to think about this right now. I'll write it down and I can think about it later." There will be a time and a place to worry about yourself and your loved ones later. You don't need to worry about forgetting because each thought is recorded on your list. Choose a set time and place for worrying about the bad things that could happen. Give yourself permission to worry freely during this time each day. This is your worry period. What you think about is entirely up to you. You don't need to edit or limit yourself. Whether your thoughts are productive or unproductive doesn't really matter. If an anxious thought about yourself or your family comes up during the day, try to set it aside. Tell yourself that you will be able to think it through later, during your worry time. This will get easier with practice. It should be roughly the same time each day (e.g. from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.). It should also be early enough that it won't make you anxious right before bedtime. It is important that when your worry period is up, you actually stop worrying. Get up and go do something else to help take your mind off the fears you were just mulling over. When you find yourself beginning to worry about what could happen, look at your to-do list. If you don't have a list, begin one. List your goals and the steps to meet them. Begin with simple tasks, like cooking dinner or doing the laundry. Try to focus on one task at a time.
Summary: Make a worry list. Create a worry period. Stay busy.

Problem: Article: Stay mentally young and fit with hobbies you enjoy. No matter how old you are, you can still engage in hobbies you look forward to doing. Activities where you learn and grow mentally will help keep you psychologically young and mentally active. If money is a concern, you can consider many activities that are low-cost and available year-round. Many people enjoy doing handiwork, reading, listening to music, art or photography. Find people with similar interests and do your hobbies together. This will help you maintain a social network and enable you to share your enjoyment. Possibilities include joining a sports club, volunteering, or joining clubs for traveling. Maintaining your social network of friends and family will protect your psychological health. Friends and family will help buffer you against loneliness, depression, stress, and anxiety, all of which frequently occur as people age. If you have difficulty getting out or your loved ones are far away, consider keeping in touch by phone, through writing letters, writing emails, video chat, or using social media. If you feel isolated, consider locating a support group or counselor to help you. Your doctor will likely be able to recommend support groups in your area. You can also call the health department or your local senior center to determine what resources may be available to you. . Stress causes physiological changes in your body which lower your immune system and makes you more vulnerable to infections. By learning to manage stress you can improve your overall health. There are many relaxation techniques and you can try several until you find what works best for you: Meditation Visualization of calming images Deep breathing Massage Yoga Tai chi Progressive muscle relaxation in which you concentrate on tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in your body Music or art therapy
Summary: Enjoy your 100 or more years of life. Keep in touch with those you love. Relax

Problem: Article: That is their job, not yours. Being in a relationship with someone who sulks can, over time, damage your own self-confidence and wellbeing, making you wonder if you're to blame. It's not your faultyour partner is responsible for fixing their own behaviour, not you. Essentially, your partner needs to learn how to soothe and "parent" themselves before they're able to be in a healthy relationship. It can be hard not to respond in anger or by sulking yourself, but work on staying open to communication. Tell them that coming to you directly and talking about it is perfectly fineand you're much more likely to respond in a loving way if they talk about it rather than sulk about it. If they're finally able to sit down and talk about the problem, encourage them to tell you what triggered this response and how they felt. For example, they might say "You were half an hour late to dinner, which made me feel like you didn't care" or "I saw you laughing and talking to another man, which made me think that you like him instead of me. I was jealous." This may feel unnatural at first because it's a very vulnerable and straightforward manner of communication. However, once your significant other starts talking to you this way, you'll be able to address the problem much more easily. If your significant other is still struggling with this or is becoming more and more controlling, look into getting professional help through counselling. Go through the counselling process can help your partner realize that sulking hurts both themself and the people around them. Counselors can give you some advanced techniques for dealing with this behaviour as well. A couples therapist may even see both of you separately to help determine the source of the issue for both partners. The counselor can then help you work through individual issues. If your partner can't break this pattern of behaviour or if your relationship has become unhealthy, a counselor can also help you evaluate whether or not you should stay together. To find a good couples therapist, ask your doctor for a recommendation or check online at websites like the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy or GoodTherapy.org. if you don't see any changes. If you've made it clear that this behaviour is unacceptable and you still don't see any changes in your lover's behaviour, it's probably time to go your separate ways. It is not your responsibility to continually validate their immaturity, jealousy, and insecurity. That isn't fair to you or healthy for either party. Because your partner is already prone to bad behaviour like sulking, the process of breaking up may be extra difficult and emotional. For a safe and healthy breakup, be respectful but firm. Tell your partner why you want to break up and set clear boundaries. For example, you could say "I can't stay in this relationship if you can't communicate with me when you're upset. It seems like you have some emotional issues to work through, and I wish you all the best, but we need to go our separate ways."
Summary:
Remember that your lover needs to learn how to comfort themselves. Encourage them to express why they're upset in the future. Consider counseling. End the relationship