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AIBU to feel panicked about Russia bombing the UK?

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Downtherabbithole34 · 27/08/2026 20:29

Currently having an actual panic attack about Russia bombing the UK and me and my kid dying.

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Lemonfrost · 27/08/2026 20:35

STOP. This is ridiculous.

hotmumshit · 27/08/2026 20:36

Why? Whats happened?

BlackeyedSusan · 27/08/2026 20:37

Very very unlikely as then it would trigger article 5 of NATO. They do not want that.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 27/08/2026 20:38

Call up your GP tomorrow and ask for some help with your anxiety. This is not normal or healthy.

Right now, focus on your breathing and use grounding techniques to calm yourself down. E.g. find 5 things around you which are blue.

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Downtherabbithole34 · 27/08/2026 20:38

BlackeyedSusan · 27/08/2026 20:37

Very very unlikely as then it would trigger article 5 of NATO. They do not want that.

But have you never thought that Putin would do it because he might commit suicide and he'll be gone anyway so why not take the rest of the world with him. He's nothing to lose.

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Lemonfrost · 27/08/2026 20:39

Downtherabbithole34 · 27/08/2026 20:38

But have you never thought that Putin would do it because he might commit suicide and he'll be gone anyway so why not take the rest of the world with him. He's nothing to lose.

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Not true - he has children and wants a legacy.

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 27/08/2026 20:40

Oh love, they won't, they really won't. It's all behind the scenes sabotage and cyber attacks these days. Unpleasant but nothing like being bombed.
Putin - like most bullies - is a bloody great blowhard and coward. As long as he maintains his own self-delusions he believes in himself. Stupid, stupid man. Please don't fear him.

Vwpa · 27/08/2026 20:46

I don’t think you’re irrational for thinking about it, but it’s best not to worry about things that are totally beyond your control.

RafaistheKingofClay · 27/08/2026 20:47

This is highly unlikely. He rally has got much better ways to attack the uk.

hotmumshit · 27/08/2026 20:50

Dont worry, op. I get these thoughts from time to time. Its just anxiety and it will pass 💐

terrifiedgran · 27/08/2026 20:52

I assume you get in this much of a state getting in a car? Much more likely to die a horrible death with your children then.

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Downtherabbithole34 · 27/08/2026 21:08

terrifiedgran · 27/08/2026 20:52

I assume you get in this much of a state getting in a car? Much more likely to die a horrible death with your children then.

Yes actually I do. I have very bad anxiety and thanataphobia

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Uricon2 · 27/08/2026 21:13

Not going to happen, honestly. Putin is failing in Ukraine (to the horrible detriment of his own people) and is just making empty threats, because even if he doesn't care, the people with access to the missiles know what would happen if he did set off a nuke.

It's a bit of a crap way of being really, but it's preserved some kind of peace for 80 years.

Tunnocks34 · 27/08/2026 21:14

Downtherabbithole34 · 27/08/2026 20:38

But have you never thought that Putin would do it because he might commit suicide and he'll be gone anyway so why not take the rest of the world with him. He's nothing to lose.

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Putin is very risk averse. He isn’t a mad man. He invaded Ukraine because he thought he would win. He KNOWS he wouldn’t win against NATO. Even NATO without the US is stronger than Russia.

This idea that Putin would want to start a war that would result in his own country as a suicide attempt is just nonsense. He has children, grandchild he loves and wants to leave a legacy.

Now - there likely will be some sort of lower level excursion, such as hacking, or arson. They have done this consistently since the start of the Ukraine war but ALWAYS low enough as to not warrant a military response. Because he knows he would not win. Just think rationally. And stop reading tabloids, including Sky News. BBC or AP news don’t lead with these dramatic headlines.

There is a page on a well known social media site called doomsday debunked. I suggest joining. Lots of very intelligent and educated people able to debunk headlines and political noise and give calm and clarity.

Uricon2 · 27/08/2026 21:15

Downtherabbithole34 · 27/08/2026 21:08

Yes actually I do. I have very bad anxiety and thanataphobia

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You do need to get help, then.

TimeFlysWhenYoureHavingRum · 27/08/2026 21:19

We are more likely to be attacked by the USA the way things are going over there.

EmilyDickinson · 27/08/2026 21:21

Putin threatened the U.K. yesterday. There were cyber attacks on regional U.K. airports today. I suspect that was the Russian retaliation.

somanychristmaslights · 27/08/2026 21:23

Even if he does (which he won’t), there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it. So there’s no point in worrying, but I’d speak to the GP about getting some help.

vodkaredbullgirl · 27/08/2026 21:24

Not happening.

Stormyrose · 27/08/2026 21:25

Of course he’s not going to bomb the uk, that’s why it’s called a nuclear detterant. As soon as we saw the flash,we’d fire back and Russia wouldn’t exist. It is the same as suicide by cop, his own would kill him before he could.

WestwardHo1 · 27/08/2026 21:26

I think you might be one of those people who revels in winding herself up and wants other people to join in.

Whatever anyone says back to you, you will be determined to panic.

NolanChanceJustLikeTheWeatherNSoul · 27/08/2026 21:26

Can do more damage/chaos with a keyboard and not a bullet or missile used.

AdjectiveColourNoun · 27/08/2026 21:30

Well I’ve learnt a new word so thanks OP. Is it actually helpful to you to start such threads? (Genuinely, as usually with phobia threads posters suggest it is counterproductive)

ladsladzladse · 27/08/2026 21:30

Russia's been busy the past few days! Part of their whole method of operating is to keep their enemies on edge and off balance with empty threats. They think it's more efficient than actually fighting or practicing diplomacy.

In any case, so far they have only threatened to strike UK military targets - and actually didn't even threaten, just pointed out that they could. (Which way to Salisbury Cathedral?) They also said that they could target sites inside the UK manufacturing drones used in Ukraine - which kind of suggests that Andy Burnham made the correct decision in providing the Storm Shadow blueprints directly to Ukraine, which is what apparently set Russia off in the first place.

They're also huffing at the USA today because the head of the CIA made a point of going to Moscow and warning them not to attack NATO. Not sure if someone in the Kremlin is off script here, because you don't even need a special Trump decoder ring for this one.

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