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In reply to the discussion: Last thread I'll start today: I'll admit I'm scared. 2016 is still very fresh in my mind. [View all]usonian
(15,554 posts)13. The unknown scares us. And you are doing your part.
I'm going to donate on a certain person's birthday Sunday.
Do you know who that is?
Stay in touch with as many friends and family as you can. Turn off TV. That helps you to deal with your emotions, rather than others'.
Take a few photos and share. I have gotten sunsrts and a rainbow (half of one, anyway) and a comet. The last two on the same day.
Try to fill anxious moments with good experiences. Music is a giant part of my life. Wishing you ( and all of us, up to that birthday person) the best.
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Last thread I'll start today: I'll admit I'm scared. 2016 is still very fresh in my mind. [View all]
Coventina
Oct 2024
OP
I'm not looking for my feelings to be validated. I'm expressing that being scared does not make me a troll.
Coventina
Oct 2024
#2
I hear ya. I have had an anxiety spike here & there. I expect there'll be an increase as each last week ticks off.
electric_blue68
Oct 2024
#19
I think it's fucking frightening that it would only take a minor media event
progressoid
Oct 2024
#21
Anybody who isn't scared is delusional or just lying. It's what we do with our fear, right?
Maru Kitteh
Oct 2024
#22