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AngnShaun
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
Posted by NervousNell
I have to say, I find that comforting actually. I feel safer with more show of force. Maybe because I was raised in a cop family 
lol yeah i was never around guns ever! I did go to a shooting range on my honeymoon though. That was fun, and i was good too lol
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
I live on the "oblivious to dangers unless it involves my kids" spectrum.
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Naner325
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
I wouldn't say I live in fear but I definitely try to be cautious. If I watch the news for too long, it gives me anxiety thinking of the what if's, so I just don't watch the news 
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| Posted 6/5/14 10:59 AM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
Posted by Hofstra26
I use to be more laid back and never stressed about the "what-if's" but since having kids, I think overall I'm a little more worrisome about things.
I'm NOT freaking out all the time and stressing over every little thing but I do find myself being a little extra cautious nowadays and worrying a little more about all the crazy things you hear about in the world today. I never gave those things much thought before I was a mom but it's hard to not worry now because the thought of anything happening to my babies scares the shit out of me.
I knowing worrying about things doesn't change the outcome of anything but it's hard to not think about those "what-if's" sometimes.
This! I used to be more laid back about things, but I do get worried sometimes. I want to be a little more extra cautious when it comes to the kids as well bc I do know I need to follow my gut. If something seems wrong or off then I get out of the situation.
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| Posted 6/5/14 11:03 AM |
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Daisy32
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
Posted by NervousNell
I have a bit of anxiety so it's very easy for me to get overcome with fear.
I have to consciously force myself to stop.
But it doesn't come easily for me.
Worrying comes SUPER easy for me.
This is me 100%
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| Posted 6/5/14 11:17 AM |
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ThreeforTea
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
Posted by Daisy32
Posted by NervousNell
I have a bit of anxiety so it's very easy for me to get overcome with fear.
I have to consciously force myself to stop.
But it doesn't come easily for me.
Worrying comes SUPER easy for me.
This is me 100%
this is me as well
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| Posted 6/5/14 11:23 AM |
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curley999
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
Others might perceive that I 'live in fear' but it does not consume me. My motto is better safe then sorry. If my actions can possibly help prevent danger to my family then I will do it. I realize that there are things outside my control, but since having kids I am always aware of everything in our surroundings. It doesn't ever prevent us from going out and doing things, I am just always on alert.... DH on the other hard is 100% laid back, so maybe between us we have a good balance LOL
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| Posted 6/5/14 11:29 AM |
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tourist
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
To be completely honest, I do live in fear. I have let it hold me back from many things. I do take the subways without thinking of it & I do fly, but I don't drive, doors & windows are always locked, I don't challenge myself, etc.
As crazy as that might seem, my family is worse! My grandmother thinks I am crazy for working in Manhattan & my mom doesn't really like an form of transportation where she is not in control. My husband is less fearful than me with some things, but he is nutty about locking things & things getting stolen.
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| Posted 6/5/14 11:50 AM |
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RocPin
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
Posted by Hofstra26
I use to be more laid back and never stressed about the "what-if's" but since having kids, I think overall I'm a little more worrisome about things.
I'm NOT freaking out all the time and stressing over every little thing but I do find myself being a little extra cautious nowadays and worrying a little more about all the crazy things you hear about in the world today. I never gave those things much thought before I was a mom but it's hard to not worry now because the thought of anything happening to my babies scares the shit out of me.
I knowing worrying about things doesn't change the outcome of anything but it's hard to not think about those "what-if's" sometimes.
This is me. I have developed anxiety since having my son.
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| Posted 6/5/14 1:24 PM |
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J9-13
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
I used to be VERY laid back. Not sure what happened. But I became extremely anxious when my Ex H and I split up. I didn't even know it until someone pointed it out to me.
If I get super anxious about something, I can shake myself out of it but I don't drive because of my anxiety. Its better for me and other drivers out there. I've accepted that. I'm ok with it.
I def. don't live in fear though. I feel like I'm very aware of my surrounding and cautious. I def. walk with a "if you mess with me, I'll kill you" look about me. Not that I'm confident that I can, but a stranger will surely think so!
There are things I won't do if I feel like its not worth the risk. I don't live in the worst neighborhood but I don't live in the best either. I won't go walk anywhere after dark alone if I don't have to.
When I listen to music on the headphones, its low enough for me to hear outside noise and be aware of whats happening. Little things like that....im sure there are more but those come to mind.
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| Posted 6/5/14 3:53 PM |
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Ayne11
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
I was cool as a cucumber until I had my son. Now my fear or maybe anxiety is a better word is definitely amplified!
I'm also a lot more affected by stories where children are killed or harmed. I just can't handle them. Sandy Hook absolutely gutted me, whereas when I didn't have children I would be devastated but I wouldn't have been obsessing over it like I was.
Kids sure do make you face mortality head on
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BBD322x0
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
Posted by NervousNell
I have a bit of anxiety so it's very easy for me to get overcome with fear.
I have to consciously force myself to stop.
This. I just recently over the past two years or so started suffering from anxiety out of nowhere. It drives me crazy that at times I can't control the way I feel but I wouldn't necessarily say I live in fear.
For example, I'm HATE flying - not because of what could happen but because I'm claustrophobic, but I'm not going to let it stop me from seeing the world.
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| Posted 6/5/14 5:21 PM |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
I don't live in fear. I tend to not worry about things that are not an imminent danger, granted I can be chicken about things but that is different then living in fear IMO, like I don't worry about the world ending but I also don't bungee jump and do crazy stuff like that
Having my son has changed my view on things in some ways and but it has not made me live in fear.
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whyteach
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
I definately worry more since I've had kids. But I think my real fear and anxiety started when an 8 year old student in my school was killed by a drunk driver. Something changed me from the moment I got that news that made me realize how fragile life is for me and those I love.
Again, having kids just kind of magnified that worry.....and having an autistic child; forget it. You worry all the time, about everything.
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Pinkisles
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Re: Spin-off: living in fear
Posted by forevermylilgirls
Posted by Daisy32
Posted by NervousNell
I have a bit of anxiety so it's very easy for me to get overcome with fear.
I have to consciously force myself to stop.
But it doesn't come easily for me.
Worrying comes SUPER easy for me.
This is me 100%
this is me as well
Same here
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| Posted 6/9/14 9:20 PM |
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BargainMama
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Spin-off: living in fear
I don't live in fear, but I also don't make dumb decisions that could put myself or my family in danger.
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