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Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 2026-03-09T12:13:44+00:00

I’m a fairly anxious person, so it could be that, but I keep seeing on different Sm planforms, people saying it feels like similar to before covid lockdown and that something is about to happen. Does anyone else feel this?

bafta16 · 09/03/2026 18:41

Wellthisisdifficult · 09/03/2026 18:37

Are you equally angry with the Iranian Islamic regime? Sponsoring terrorism, massacring its own people? does the desire to comity genocide not matter if the victims are Jewish?

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Is there a genocide going on which is targeting Jewish people? I must have missed that.

Wellthisisdifficult · 09/03/2026 18:37

Fernandoo · 09/03/2026 17:10

I am angry with Trump and Netanyahu. This Iran war is illegal and unnecessary.

https://sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/the-no-world-order

Are you equally angry with the Iranian Islamic regime? Sponsoring terrorism, massacring its own people? does the desire to comity genocide not matter if the victims are Jewish?

Womaninhouse17 · 09/03/2026 18:21

XelaM · 09/03/2026 18:18

Only an absolute madman (or two) could have started an open war with Iran and it's not going to end well at all. USA couldn't even win in Afghanistan/Iraq and left an utter mess behind. Iran is an infinitely stronger opponent.

France joining the war is not a good sign. We are sleepwalking into WWIII.

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Well, I think Donald Trump can kiss goodbye to a Nobel Peace Prize now.

XelaM · 09/03/2026 18:18

Only an absolute madman (or two) could have started an open war with Iran and it's not going to end well at all. USA couldn't even win in Afghanistan/Iraq and left an utter mess behind. Iran is an infinitely stronger opponent.

France joining the war is not a good sign. We are sleepwalking into WWIII.

DelectableMe · 09/03/2026 18:13

bafta16 · 09/03/2026 17:59

@DelectableMe Good point and very good advice. I think people in WW2 did carry on with life. They weren't burdened with SM and also faith played a part.

Yes. and interestingly, the suicide rate actually went down in WW2. I was reading that after eight nights of continuous bombing of London, people still got up to go to work each day.
Absenteeism was very low.

bafta16 · 09/03/2026 17:59

@DelectableMe Good point and very good advice. I think people in WW2 did carry on with life. They weren't burdened with SM and also faith played a part.

DelectableMe · 09/03/2026 17:52

At one point we thought we were going to die in a nuclear holocaust of Reagan - Thatcher's making. Middle East wars meant increased petrol prices and instability. I was close to where an IRA bomb exploded and felt the pavement drop away from me. My parents watched JFK warn the world about the Cuban Missile Crisis and thought it was the end. My grandparents thought the invasion of France in 1940 thought that Britain was next and there was no hope.
Carry on with your life, care for your loved ones, do your best with your children.
Try to enjoy the life you have.

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Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:47

Sorry yes, thank you

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DelectableMe · 09/03/2026 17:45

Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:40

Which post?

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Literally above this one.

BrickBiscuit · 09/03/2026 17:44

Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:40

Which post?

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Click 'show quote history' on this post and it will appear.

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Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:40

MannequinsArePeopleToo · 09/03/2026 17:38

@Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave
If you do nothing else, just read RudolphRNR's post over and over.

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Which post?

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MannequinsArePeopleToo · 09/03/2026 17:38

RudolphRNR · 09/03/2026 12:20

Remember that social media operates algorithms, if you view one post it’ll automatically show you more of the same. This gives you a very false perception of reality.
If you suffer from anxiety, do yourself the biggest favour and step away from social media, at least for a while. Try to connect with the real world instead. Using the time you would have spent scrolling to go out for a walk, or chat to someone, bake something, do a meditation exercise. Just ground yourself a little.
There has always been disruption and distress in the world and there always will be, you are just immersing yourself in it online right now so it seems more.

@Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave
If you do nothing else, just read RudolphRNR's post over and over.

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Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:37

Passingthrough123 · 09/03/2026 17:21

I get what OP is saying. It's that sense of the world order being seriously off kilter. I would said 'again' but this time it feels more dangerous because of Trump. It terrifies me that someone so obviously demented has the nuke codes and is bombing indiscriminately and illegally.

In terms of what happens on our shores, I think we'll initially feel it most in our pockets, as it seems likely to ramp up the cost of living crisis again.

If China steps in to support Iran, god only knows.

Yes that’s it

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Livelovebehappy · 09/03/2026 17:37

Aliceisagooddog · 09/03/2026 15:56

Are you fucking serious?

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No other options are there?? Once you’ve started something like this, there really is no going back.

Livelovebehappy · 09/03/2026 17:34

CharlotteRumpling · 09/03/2026 15:55

Definitely. Just carpet bomb the entire Iranian population into submission, so no one left to fire back, as Trump has already said.
That way, nobody will be hysterical except Iranians.

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No other choice now. It’s started, so has to be finished. There’s no going back. Whether we agree with it or not.

Teleo · 09/03/2026 17:34

Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:32

It’s not a conspiracy though is it? It’s all happening

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The hysteria aspect though, which conspiracy people whip up

Frugalgal · 09/03/2026 17:32

CharlotteRumpling · 09/03/2026 15:55

Definitely. Just carpet bomb the entire Iranian population into submission, so no one left to fire back, as Trump has already said.
That way, nobody will be hysterical except Iranians.

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Well the USA elected a corrupt, mentally and educationally defective criminal for President and he's just started an illegal war in the middle east which is spreading regionally, with no clue what he's doing or why and no exit strategy, so if you weren't worried you wouldn't be paying attention..

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Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:32

Teleo · 09/03/2026 16:46

Your feed deals you more of what you watch, if you watch a couple of conspiracy nuts, your whole feed is going to end up looking like that.

You struggle with anxiety so keep away from SM or use it productively and not related to these type of topics, for recipes ideas or whatever and get your news from MSM.

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It’s not a conspiracy though is it? It’s all happening

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Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:29

EconomyMeal · 09/03/2026 16:12

OP, do you have a job, what do you do with your time? I find that being busy is the best antidote to anxiety.

Yes, job, dc, dog, busy life, but it’s happening isn’t it, can’t really escape it

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likelysuspect · 09/03/2026 17:29

Itsmetheflamingo · 09/03/2026 17:26

I love your and PP confidence that OPs GP will give a fuck that she’s worried about war and treat it. The “war” will probably be over before she gets through on the phone to make an appointment

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OMG! So true

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Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:29

Oblivionnnnn · 09/03/2026 16:11

Yes, I’m probably going to come off on MN like I did during Covid due to absolute shitposting like this.

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Itsmetheflamingo · 09/03/2026 17:26

Justthethingsthatyoudointhisgarden · 09/03/2026 17:22

I'm at the age where I understand that bad shit happens all the bloody time. You sound like your anxiety is affecting your day to day functioning. I'd strongly suggest you speak to your GP in addition to arranging some talking therapy.
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/talking-therapies/

I love your and PP confidence that OPs GP will give a fuck that she’s worried about war and treat it. The “war” will probably be over before she gets through on the phone to make an appointment

Justthethingsthatyoudointhisgarden · 09/03/2026 17:22

I'm at the age where I understand that bad shit happens all the bloody time. You sound like your anxiety is affecting your day to day functioning. I'd strongly suggest you speak to your GP in addition to arranging some talking therapy.
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/talking-therapies/

Talking therapies

Find out how to access free talking therapies (psychological therapies) like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling and guided self-help on the NHS.

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/talking-therapies

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Canyoumakecoffeeinamicrowave · 09/03/2026 17:22

Womaninhouse17 · 09/03/2026 15:53

I agree. I don't panic about every little thing or believe conspiracy theories. But the America/Iran thing is serious and could affect us badly, even if it's only petrol prices going up or fuel shortages. I think this is a dangerous time with stubborn, reckless men squaring up to each other.

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I feel this too, also a very odd time with the Epstein files etc

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Passingthrough123 · 09/03/2026 17:21

I get what OP is saying. It's that sense of the world order being seriously off kilter. I would said 'again' but this time it feels more dangerous because of Trump. It terrifies me that someone so obviously demented has the nuke codes and is bombing indiscriminately and illegally.

In terms of what happens on our shores, I think we'll initially feel it most in our pockets, as it seems likely to ramp up the cost of living crisis again.

If China steps in to support Iran, god only knows.