I am not religious, either. But, one thing I do when something is bothering me when I'm awake at night, which is a little like prayer IMO, is say what's bothering me out loud, as if I am talking to someone who isn't there, so I can hear the thoughts come out my head, and out of my mouth. It sounds weird, but it works for me. Otherwise, the thoughts just bounce around my head. Somehow, if I hear what I'm thinking, I can deal with them better. Give it a try -- maybe it will help you.
CD
Talk to yourself too! Tell yourself exactly what you are thinking. Say it out loud ,,,.
Linda, believe me, you're not alone.
caseydog has said what I've tried to say, but alot better. It works for me too.
I suggest you don't do your little talk in the middle of the store tho. But on second thought if you did happen to, I'll bet at least 2 other customers would commiserate saying that's how they feel too!