But you dont have to sit there and stare at your news feed in agony.
Fear of nuclear war, or some sort of apocalypse in general, is nothing new.
People have lived with it for years since the second World War and long before.
But self care is paramount during times like these, as is avoiding the deep hooks of mass hysteria.
Therapist Michael J. Salas at Vantage Point Counseling Servicesoffers a few things you could dothe moment anxiety strikes.
What evidence do you have that the catastrophic event is going to happen?
What is the difference between cautious, fearful and worried?
How do define each of this?
Which would you most want to feel?
What is the information that is being presented and how valid is the resource delivering the information?
It may seem silly to ask yourself these questions, but it really is important to consider this stuff.
But what can you do to fight off this feeling of nervous terror in the long term?
You desire control but you cant have it.
Plain and simple, youre afraid of the unknown, and its nothing out of the ordinary.
venture to let go of the things you cant control.
You might not be saving the world from destruction in the process, but thats not the point.
Sometimes thats enough to help you sleep at night.
Sometimes we exacerbate our stress when we criticize ourselves for feeling that way in the first place.
Lastly, DeGroat notes that youre not alone in the experience of this anxiety.
Dont be afraid to seek comfort in others who feel the same way.
Stay connected with the people you care about, and reach out to those who give you support.
Its okay to be afraid, but its okay to ask for help, too.
Fear like this does have its upsides.
