@annie2 Having been diagnosed with GAD [like I have, too!] has your medical team offered any form of therapy or medication? Telephonic or Zoom type sessions can still provide a valuable tool for you as you navigate this time in your life. I went on a low-dose anti-depressive that also helps me.

Waking up in early morning, my brain will often times script out things that set me into a panic. For me, I have found that addressing those things head-on, not giving them the power they seek, goes a long way to helping me feel calm. I like to write and journal, and have, at times, written a letter to that fear, to "discuss" why it cannot have power over me. Have you seen the discussion thread on journaling? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/journaling-the-write-stuff-for-you/ Take a look and see if this is something you might find to be a valuable tool for you!

Some will tell you dreams are messages, or a rehash of things going on in your life. Like you, I often dream and try to dissect what I recall, to find the message. It takes some of the fearful thoughts away, when you break it down into smaller pieces. Can you try that?
Ginger