End Of Humanity Anxiety...

[mtnhomechick]

I just re read Silas Marner. Now,I know that's a high school classic that I read years ago........but I read it again such a warm story about familial love. Left me in happy tears.

 

[AngieChick]

It sounds as if you are just a very intelligent, thinking and extremely creative person.

I have the exact same worry/overly active imagination tendencies and have a 13 year old DS with the same problem. So, I'll tell you what works for me (and him). I funnel my creativity into art. Some of it's a bit strange, but it channels my creativity in a positive way. Think of it as an imagination overload valve. Reading is also a wonderful activity. But, have you considered writing? It can be stream of consciousness type of writing too, if you just need to off load. My son makes amazing puppets, ala Hensen style. It keeps him focused, creative and helps to distract him from fretting. Getting involved in theater or music are both great options. This is where the arts are your new best friend, and you have the kind of mind that will excel in them.

Many people say that they are jealous of those with creative minds, and in truth I wouldn't want to be any other way, but it does come with a cost. Fretting is that cost. But, finding a way to channel your amazing imagination will do wonders for you.

 

[DancesWithWolves]

I also should say that me and my mom aren't that close anymore I guess we kinda "grew" apart.... that bugs me. and me and my dad are close but he's never home (so to speak I mean he leaves at 8 in the morning and comes home at 7 at night) and I do do other things besides reading.... I go fishing and I also play with my dog when I'm stressed but usually ready=ing is the best way to "get away" so to speak....

 

[Junkmanme]

My personal opinion is:

That 90% of "humanity" ain't worth havin' around............

The problem is: "Who decides the 10% remainder"?

Therein lies the "dilemma".

Ah, shucks, just fergit it............90% of it ain't worth worryin' about!!!!

Ha-Ha,
-Junkmanme-

 

[DancesWithWolves]

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that almost sounded like what you'd get in a fortune cookie lol and thanks for the advice...

 

[feathersnuggles]

I sympathize with you. My early life was spent paralyzed with fears. I finally realized that my lesson in life was learning to accept loss. For decades, I was terrified of loss. Terrified of change. Can't say I'm *THERE*, yet, but deep meditation has become a path to understanding, joy, and letting go of the fear of loss. It's not very describable; it's more of an experience. If I have one thing to recommend, that would be it.

 

[wildorchid053]

you are talking to the queen of worry.. i would get so worried about parents showing up late,, i would throw up i had myself so upset.. when i got older it was my fiance' who was late.. i always worried about accidents.. even after i was married and had kids.. god forbid they didn't call if they were going to be late .. even 10 min late and not call me... i have even called the hospitals and the police.... i am older now and have become more independent.. i think that has alot to do with it.. insecurity, being left behind, alone.. not being able to take care of myself. but if you really think about it,, you are never alone.. people do love you, and no matter what you will survive..have faith in yourself and don't let it eat you up.. no one wants to die and leave you if they can help it. and if they do you will be able to make it.... there is always someone there for you so don't fret it all your life like i did. it doesn't help to worry. it doesn't make anything better for you. so enjoy your life and live it like it is the last day you have.. you have alot of years ahead of you and worring never helps.. it is just a waste of time!!!!!!! i so know that now. i hope you don't take as long to figure it out like i did.. go and have some fun and what will be , will be.. worring won't change a thing

 

[DancesWithWolves]

I also have had alot of deaths in my family... My grandma, My Uncle Skip, My Aunt Birdy, My aunt filis, my aunt Joy (who I'm named after, my uncle harold, my aunt delores , thats the ones that had the largest impact on my life

 

[Barred Rocker]

I lost my brother last summer to cancer and he was just fine 6 months before that. The world is going to end for all of us, just at different times. We just never know when that time is. A good life is not how long you live but the quality of life and love in the amount of time you have. Try to convince yourself that worrying about it just robs you of that quality time and go have a good time with friends and family. Live in the moment because it will never come again.

 

[DancesWithWolves]

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aw thats ssssssssoooooooooo sad..... I don't know what I'd do without my bro...