View Poll Results: Do your fears/anxiety levels seem to increase as you get older?
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Fears and anxiety
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Fears and anxiety
Do you find the things that didn't bother you when you were younger, seem to "get to you" more now?
Heights, a trip to the dentist, a visit with the doctor, all seem to increase my anxiety level a bit more than in days gone by. Is this a
thing, or do I need to take up drinking? 
Heights, a trip to the dentist, a visit with the doctor, all seem to increase my anxiety level a bit more than in days gone by. Is this a
thing, or do I need to take up drinking?
Some things make me more tense but other less tense, so I think it averages out to the same. I feel more relaxed living alone. That's pretty nice right now.
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Originally Posted by valentine,Nov 14 2007, 07:55 PM
Take up drinking. As much as I do not enjoy doctors, dentists, etc., I find its just something I have to deal with. I hated it much more when I was younger.
I deal with it....but drinking may help.
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Originally Posted by valentine,Nov 14 2007, 07:55 PM
Take up drinking...
I'd recommend Peppermint Schnapps for the dental visits though.
I've got to go for a physical tomorrow. I'm going with water between now and then - maybe a cup of coffee tomorrow morning.
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Heights, yes. When I was a 20-something rock climber, I didn't blink at exposure (what climbers call being high up on the edge of a cliff, or something such as that), but now it really bothers me. I'm even careful on ladders.
But dental/medical visits are just the opposite -- they used to bother me and don't now. Neither does speaking in public and some other things that seem to bother some folks. And there's just no substitute for tenure as an antidote to job insecurity.
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But dental/medical visits are just the opposite -- they used to bother me and don't now. Neither does speaking in public and some other things that seem to bother some folks. And there's just no substitute for tenure as an antidote to job insecurity.
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Originally Posted by DrCloud,Nov 14 2007, 05:51 PM
Heights, yes. When I was a 20-something rock climber, I didn't blink at exposure (what climbers call being high up on the edge of a cliff, or something such as that), but now it really bothers me. I'm even careful on ladders.
One can definitely build and lose a tolerance for exposure, though. Repeated exposure to exposure (or lack thereof) can "recalibrate" your feelings about it.
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I voted for the 'roll with the punches' choice 
On a similar topic, I just read an article in the current issue of "Money" mag about the increase in STRESS in our lives. I think that condition is exacerbated by dense urban living, too much traffic, job pressures, focus on making a buck, 'keeping up with the Joneses", etc.
We've managed to escape most of those factors: getaway cottage, enough money to shove the job if necessary, little need to compete with others for 'things'. We're pretty lucky and
count our blessings often....
On a similar topic, I just read an article in the current issue of "Money" mag about the increase in STRESS in our lives. I think that condition is exacerbated by dense urban living, too much traffic, job pressures, focus on making a buck, 'keeping up with the Joneses", etc.
We've managed to escape most of those factors: getaway cottage, enough money to shove the job if necessary, little need to compete with others for 'things'. We're pretty lucky and
count our blessings often....