s h t f stress

[Scythe13]

This is something I was talking to SD about, only 1 or 2 days ago. Was going to boost up a big thread on it, but this seems as good a time as any, so here goes.

Post SHTF, as we all know, the way people live their lives will change dramatically! No going outside without checking escape routes, packing a weapon, waiting for dark, etc. This isn't an ideal way to live. Infact, it will be downright miserable for most people.

I've brought up the idea of TSHTF at some dinner parties and conversation is seldom presented without someone saying "I think I'd rather kill myself." met with frequent humms and nods of agreement, with the occassional "Yes, me too."

With that in mind, I began to wonder whether I'd be able to cope. Considering my high pressure jobs, and outdoors experiences, I do think I'd be alright...at least for a few months.

But then I think, I left my last job and started this one when my dad passed away, and I couldn't cope with it. I believed I was ready for him to pass. We all knew it was happening. We had warning enough. But it still devestated my world when it happened. The meaning for this isn't a heart to heart online, it's totally the opposite. No matter how ready you are for something, there's no telling how you'll really react.

Post SHTF, I believe that if I were to lose my wife, I'd sink harder than when dad passed. So whose to know how bad that would be?!?!

This trail of optimistic thinking came to one conclusion, it'd probably be worth stocking up on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety remedies and medication, if and when available. No because I believe it would be needed. But because it MIGHT be required.