Hi Lori,
This is going to sound flippant, but I mean it in a postivie way.
Quote from: Lori on November 29, 2006, 08:17:32 PM
I'm worried as well with Iran getting technology and help from Russia. Korea and Iran may form some type of Axis Power and combine things. South America is turning into and Anti-America hot zone as well.
Don't sweat it. These things occur in cycles. The media and the US government purposely use this type of thing to keep us from living our own lives in peace. At some point, some intelligent people will get into a position of power and these things will all be settled to the point where they are not as frightening or overwhelming as they are now.
Also, this political upheaval is easy for someone with an anxiety disorder to internalize. All you can do is vote well, write letters, and support organizations that you trust to really try to help with these conditions. Other than that, let it go.
I'm not saying that you have an anxiety disorder. I'm speaking from the position of someone who had to put in the work to get beyond my own severe anxiety. Also, I'm not saying to not think or care about this stuff on occasion, but don't let it get you down. The whole history of humankind is filled with upheaval and strife.
Image being a native american in the west during the 19th century, or being in a city when Rome was in a bad mood, or living in Europe during either of the big wars, the crusades, the inquisition, goths, vandals, the cuban missile crisis - blah. There's always something to stress about. May as well choose your stress according to what is most meaningful to you in your life.
Sorry about the speech,
Just trying to be helpful,Becky