Obsession with fear
 

One of the things that seems to be repeated constantly in threads here is that people "worry" or "are afraid" of things, often as a result of misinformation.

I really don't get this. Are you all really afraid of everything?

And I don't worry about much of anything, and I am certainly afraid of even less. But, that doesn't mean I don't lock my car when I go shopping, that is not fear or worry, that is just caution.

Do you have home owners insurance? Do you WORRY about you house every day? Or is that just a reasonable precaution?

Do you wear seat belts, because you are afraid? and on and on...

I am actually very interested in how you all feel about this. Is it just a way to disrespect someone you disagree with, or do you really believe the only reason someone would disagree with your common sense is that they are afraid - terrorized!

Same old GrumpyOldMan. Different name. :1rotfl:

Didn’t you storm off vowing never to return?

My MIL was a big worrier worried about everything she ever encountered.

Long time ago realized that it was the things you never worried about that would bite you in the ___>

I chime into things sometimes for fun, sometimes because I might have an opinion. Being afraid, I don’t think so, face death and win leads to not being afraid of anything. My saying is if whatever people do or thinks doesn’t affect my getting out of bed in the morning then I really don’t care.

The Villages' roundabouts are scary especially during the snowbird months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptG_3WZSyYo

That which does not kill you, makes you stronger...

I worry about getting a lane to swim laps in the sports pools, getting the t-times we desire, how my golf swing will be from day to day, getting stuck behind slow pokes on the way to the pools/golf courses, and my wife or I getting injured by the many car/cart operators that should not be driving. However, what I worry about the most is having to go back up north and not have those things to worry about. Truly a first world problem!

And if it does kill you you don't have to worry about it

a very famous man once said, "don't sweat the small stuff". and other than death it's all small stuff.

another once said, "sticks and stones..." this is aimed at all those yahoos who think being called a name is harmful...it's not.

Or, it causes you to spend a nice long "rest of your life" suffering at the expense of your dignity and your (and your family's) life savings.

No, I don't "worry about that" but the thought does creep into my brain once in a blue moon. I think about it, I fear it, I get past the fear, and then I go back to living my life.

There's nothing wrong with an occasional dose of fear about things. That's our mind's way of saying "you should probably give this a moment's thought." Like - if someone invites you to go spelunking, and you get to the cave and have a sudden flutter and your stomach feels like it's going to turn over - that's your body's way of saying "double check to make sure the flashlight works, your water skin is full, and the protein bar is securely waterproofed in the ziplock baggie you brought with you."

There are two things involving fear that deserve mention: irrational fears that don't go away, and those who try to shame people for having fears.

I try to avoid both. Neither of them will do me any good.

Might want to reconsider this post.

I was worried to death the baseball season was going to be cancelled.

But, since it's PLAY BALL time, I haven't a worry in the world. Everything is good

Some people are wise

(see below...)

I worry about people who worry about things I might worry about.