I would say the issue is that it is relatable. In most cases, I don’t think people would be feeling the doom if they weren’t affected (in this case, I don’t think a healthy and happy person with a decent wage/job would feel anxious from this post).
Also even escapism (using media) isn’t perfect both because old settings paint a picture of community/assurances that don’t exist for the viewer, and even in dystopia something needs to drive the plot forward (well, somewhat less so with anything less focused on action/plot).
I mean I totally understand ignoring certain types of doom, for instance if MAD or an E.M.P. (/carrington event) happens I don’t really see any “preparing” for that so I don’t even bother thinking about it.
Learning to stay present and be ok with whatever happens is also another useful skill.
When a subject causes anxiety it is easy to get caught in an avoidance pattern instead of working through it and having a learning experience. Why does that subject cause the anxiety? There’s usually some mental or emotional work there for you to ponder and work through over time.
I would say the issue is that it is relatable. In most cases, I don’t think people would be feeling the doom if they weren’t affected (in this case, I don’t think a healthy and happy person with a decent wage/job would feel anxious from this post).
Also even escapism (using media) isn’t perfect both because old settings paint a picture of community/assurances that don’t exist for the viewer, and even in dystopia something needs to drive the plot forward (well, somewhat less so with anything less focused on action/plot).
I mean I totally understand ignoring certain types of doom, for instance if MAD or an E.M.P. (/carrington event) happens I don’t really see any “preparing” for that so I don’t even bother thinking about it.
No one is immune to anxiety, especially not when the main focus of a post is a failure to thrive and loss of time itself. Everyone ages.
That’s why learning when to walk away is a crucial skill everyone needs to develop.
Learning to stay present and be ok with whatever happens is also another useful skill.
When a subject causes anxiety it is easy to get caught in an avoidance pattern instead of working through it and having a learning experience. Why does that subject cause the anxiety? There’s usually some mental or emotional work there for you to ponder and work through over time.