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AIBU worrying about WW3?

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mumstheword1x · 08/03/2026 15:16

My husband says I’m putting too much energy into something that may never happen. I’m worried that UK will have a nuclear attack… my husband also says ‘the weren’t even used in the Cold War, they are mainly just a deterrent’

I can’t stop thinking about it, and I’m seeing tabloids like Mirror, Daily Star, The Sun.. report like ‘4 minute warning’ and everything- to the point I’ve had to delete Facebook.

ive even asked ChatGPT who says it’s ’extremely unlikely’ 😆

but I just can’t shake it, I suffer with anxiety that I am being seen for.

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Nowpause · 08/03/2026 15:49

What’s your life like generally? Busy? Happy? Work? Children, friends?

I think about this of it pops up on the radio news or I read an article in the weekend papers, but outside of that… no not really - I just live my life

JTRSOP · 08/03/2026 15:24

Your DH is right. Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. They’re not meant to be for attack.

Russia would have defeated Ukraine by now if they wanted to use a nuclear weapon.

Why do you think they haven’t?

Mmmchocolatebuttons · 08/03/2026 15:22

Worrying won't change anything. Delete any social media that's causing you stress and change your phones news settings.

If we were all going to die in a nuclear war, I'd rather just enjoy myself now while I can 🤷‍♀️.

To be clear, I do NOT think there will be a nuclear attack or a world war.

MrsTerryPratchett · 08/03/2026 15:21

OK so say that it’s true. What are you able to do about it? Absolutely nothing.

Live your life, do things to make you happy, be a good person.

We’ll all be dead in 100 years anyway.

And get some help with the anxiety.

UniquePinkSwan · 08/03/2026 15:21

This is why I don’t watch the news. I couldn’t live like this. My mental health is superb

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