paranoid or reasonable worry?

The politics is trippin' me.

I am worried. I click on the news server links with sick feeling. Doesn't help that if one goes out and listens to people talking or talks to people the usual convo goes "what a mess in Ukraine...".

It doesn't feel so far from here. And given the past history, I just worry. About them, us and me.

Not sure if i am bit paranoid, or if my worries are somewhat real... but even so..... how not to let it get to me, while keeping up with my thing (which involves bit of activism)?

Maybe the world IS crumbling. And I wish I knew what is the right thing to do.

I am a Christian and everything that is happening is recorded in the Bible. . I hate seeing people get killed and hurt, makes me really sad. But I know God is in control.

If its bothering you (and it bothers me as well) watch a 1/2 of the local news and the 1/2 of world news a night. That way you can keep up in the going ons and not stress out so much. Then turn on something else.

VenusHalley I live in on of neighboring countries. I worry very much, I'm afraid Russia will break in my country. I'm obsessing about thought should I pack my basement with tinned food and stuff like that. Or should we imigrate to West.

Wow.. puts things into perspective. . Hope the best for you

Sorry to hear.

But thanks for getting it. I live quite close too, although no common border. I am too resigned to back up plans though, because I feel if hell breaks loose, none of it will be useful anyways.

VenusHalley
I thought you are in Ukraine itself? Or do you call countries the areas of Ukraine?

I am in Prague.

Oh, I see. I think you are better off in terms of safety being that further away. I'm in EU country and my grandpa keeps telling that we'll be fine, that USA and NATO are building additional military bases, sending war machines etc. but that scares me even more. No smoke without fire...
I cannot tell what part of my thoughts are paranoid and what is real. The economic war is real. Prices are falling dramatically on veggies and milk products. Seems that some/many companies are going to bankrupcy some time soon. On the other hand, thoughts about acutal break in might be paranoid. Though who knows, in last 100 years Russian army has walk back and forth my land for so many times it sickens to think.

Realistically. I know it's mostl likely gonna be alright.... hell... I don't know... this situation is too unpredictable and it feels like badly written unrealistic hollywood movie... except the fact no american hot looking hero is gonna come to save us all.

yeah, wearing superman costume

I think your fears are very real but there is probably some paranoia is there. Is there anyway you can distract yourself and limit your exposure to fear mongering be it news or people?

I don't smell paranoia on you at all.

Your fears are rational and understandable given the circumstances, me having those fears would be paranoid because what would Russia want with us all the way down here... ya know?

I sincerely hope this issue is resolved soon, without all the unnecessary bloodshed.

My wife is from CZ, and her family is concerned as well. However I will give you some helpful advice to reduce your anxiety. STOP reading the news. Of course, people will still talk about it around you but you don't have to focus on it.
I used to read the news daily, and I found it very triggering. The final straw was a news story about a toddler suffering a horrible death that triggered an awful depression for me. I deleted my news bookmarks, and I haven't looked at the news since. I swear my mood is much better after that decision.
What is going to happen, is going to happen. You can;t control the world's events, so might as well not worry about it too much.

umm....no. I was a christian for decades and I read and studied the bible for years. There is NOTHING about modern political conflicts between Russia and Ukraine in there. Religious people just take any event and paste it onto very generic "prophecies" that could fit almost any scenario... "see what is happening, prophecy!"

Anyway, let us keep religious opinions out of this please, as per forum rules.

I have thought and worried for all of you since tensions are continually rising in your area. You are not paranoid! The world is a scary place and getting scarier every day

This is too important for me to ignore though. Yeah, maybe showing up in solidarity movement is not much and our politicos don't give up crap about it... but in a way it feels... important.

I just need to balance. And maybe some mushroom filled pancakes with saurcream, eh. And stop reading the discussion to the news online, because stupidity is my trigger.

o yes, of course political activism is important, I agree. But, getting overly anxious about it is not helpful. VERY good idea to avoid the online political discussions, they are chock full of idiotic opinions.

I don't believe you are being paranoid, the absence of fear and wanting to know what is going on near you would be stupidity. But I agree the commentaries of news can be quite triggering. Lots of people in the discussion forums seem to intentionally be adding fuel to the flames of hate and anger, you are smarter than that.

I dont see any paranoia .. You have valid concerns. Whats happening is very close to you.

Of course laying off the news could be helpful , or make you more upset by not keeping up to date. Personally I need to know what is going on so that I can brace myself for what "may" come.
I dont dwell on it tho .. thats the tricky line .. finding what is a the right amount of info that you can handle versus to much that overtakes your every thought.

I hope you find a happy medium ground....

Christina's eloquent post...

War. It's been waged since man could carve a spearhead. Way before religion gripped our psyche and was used as a convenient excuse to massacre each other. Stay informed, but don't get overwhelmed. Use your conscience and common sense when you go to the voting booth. Demonstrate if you feel you're not being heard. As for those with out those freedoms....you have my prayers.

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so apparently I managed to get my photo snapped by the "other side" and have it plastered all over various facebook groups...... among with others from the Prague maidan. (also, i haven't been called so many names since middle school:/)

Yesterday I talked with people who we feel paranoid at times with our ribbons and symbols ("are these people just pissed off or are they glaring at me?").

but eff it, I know i am doing the right thing... and Prague is safe. over there in east people are in much more danger...........

Yes follow you heart and gut feelings. I really admire you