Hi M...I guess I feel that I'm in the same boat and am wondering how to handle it, too. Some days are better than others, but it's hard not to get caught up in my own special brew of freak-out mode. I'm currently looking for a new apartment since they raised the rent on the place I've been for the last 7 years. I'd love to get a house but now is not the time for that since they laid-off several co-workers at the museum and there are no promises that they are done handing out pink slips.
It's frustrating looking for a new place to live because I know some new landlord is just going to raise the rents again - that's why I thought I might have more control if I could get a mortgage that's reasonable. I suppose that's what this is all about for me - the feeling of trying to be in "control" of my life. Lots of issues there.....
Keep us posted on how you're doing. I'm going to try to do more things that are relaxing to me and remind myself of the good things I have in my life while at the same time trying not to be delusional about the realities of these crazy times. good grief.
hugs all around,
bird.