Reply #10: I hope it makes you feel better to know you have company. [View All]

Most days I manage to have some optimism, and DU helps with that. My screenname gives you an indication of just how I feel about the world we're living in right now. I'm a little surprised at the less than supportive responses, because I find it hard to believe that anyone can suppose that we aren't living in extremely dangerous times. I think perhaps being a father of very young children, and your desire to protect them, is playing a very large role in the intensity of your feelings.

I don't think you're crazy, (and I don't believe you are going to club your wife in the head no matter what happens :)) but it's possible that counseling would help you with your feelings of being out of control and the fear of the unknown you are experiencing. Keep in mind that just because you have a combination of sensitivity and awareness that others may not share, it doesn't make you "crazy", but there are ways to help yourself live with it. One idea to consider is that if you do have a concrete plan, it may ease your mind so that you can let go of things more on a day to day basis.


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