I know it's just anxiety and / or paranoia but I can't get this thought out of my head

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DD has got tickets for the Taylor Swift concert in Liverpool in June. She's 18 and going with a couple of friends

Ever since she booked them months ago I've been worrying that there will be a repeat of the Manchester Arena bombing and she'll be killed or badly injured.. As it's getting closer the idea is keeping me awake at night and keeps invading my thoughts.

Obvoiusly I'm not going to stop her going and I'm hiding this ridiculous thinking from her but I'm actually so worried now I keep tensing up and feeling sick and feeling hot and cold.

Logically I know it's ridiculous but I can't get away from the thought. Don't think I'll be able to relax about it until I know it's over and she's well away from the venue.

I don't think you are ridiculous. We all are aware at various times about the risks in daily life but we have to manage the feelings and live with it because what else can we do. I assume arenas are safer than they've ever been due to the tragedy that happened.

Thank you - I'm usually pretty sensible by my standards but I do get anxious about large gatherings and terrorism and / or crowd problems. I always find myself looking for way out or places to hide - don't worry about crossing the road or getting on flight though. I was fine until I had children

I just understand how you feel. I worry all the time and my mind works overtime.
My parents were over protective with me- this made me nervous. However, I really try not to be like this with my own children.
‘Doingmybest12’ is spot on. Security will be so
safer.
Don’t worry she will be fine and will have a fab time.

As above op since the tragedy of the MEN area security is massively stepped up. I'd think you're more at risk of visiting large shopping centres

Once terrorists hit a particular target security and surveillance are stepped us massively at subsequent events - witness the changes after 9/11. Try box breathing to control your physical responses.

I'm going to watch Taylor with daughter and her friends and I'll be honest, the thoughts are crossing my mind now and again. Like you, I had parents that fretted a lot and I was so anxious I never did anything. I've not let on at all about these thoughts to dd.
My rational brain has said to me that the security is bound to be huge for this event.