How do you deal with something you dread happening?

I just found out that on June 10, I'm going to be audited at work. This is something that I'd rather have a root canal than to go through this. And now I'll be thinking about it until that date. That's almost two months!

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indyjoe · 56-60, M Best Comment

Usually if it's something I'm dreading then there is no choice but to face it and go through it. I just try to think about any positive aspects of it, and also try not to think about it until it gets here (that also helps gather courage and strength). Then when the moment arrives I just walk headlong into it expecting the worst, hoping for the best, and dealing with it one moment/one step at a time. Usually I'm pleasantly surprised that it turns out to be okay or at least not as bad as I had imagined.

chuck7882 · 61-69, M

@indyjoe thank you! That is the best advice I've been given in a long time

indyjoe · 56-60, M

@chuck7882 Wow...thank you☺️ And thanks for best answer.