I have been panicking lately about?

Question

Finances, the escalating gas and food prices, the food shortages being announced on tv, losing my job, making ends meet, global warming, me and my familie's safety (a shooting around the corner from my house a few weeks back), etc. How does one handle something like this? I am not depressed or anything like that. Realization is starting to set in about what is going on in the world right now and trying to figure out if bringing another child into this world right now is the right thing to do. We already have one toddler and really do want her to have a sibling, but reality is setting in about the rising costs of everything, college and retirement money (where I am going to get it?), and basically the world around us not being the great right now. Any advice? Everything does not have to be perfect, but when does the world around us get better?

Answer 1

Life in small town USA is somewhat different, quiet and much cheaper to live.  Since you can live only one day at a time, I suggest you stop worrying and live it to the fullest!

Answer 2

The economy always has it's ups and downs, the same with food shortages and everything else. These things seem to come in waves and everyone starts to panic. I just keep thinking that this too shall pass, just hold on and have faith. I know how you feel though. My husband and I were talking about having another baby but can hardly support the ones we have already. Also, the number of children with autism seems to be rising, from 1 in 160 a year ago to 1 in 150 now. We decided against it, too many risks and too many expenses. I heard on the news yesterday that people should start buying flour and stockpiling it because of the shortages and today I saw that they are starting to limit how much rice someone can buy at one time. I know things will get better but it is so scary right now. I don't know if you are a religious person but if you are pray for guidance. Every time I don't know what decision to make I pray for God to lead us where we are supposed to be and to please calm my fears and somehow everything always seems to work out. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

read this first to get your courage up again;

http://www.permaculture-magazine.co.uk/a...

i dont think its going to get better for a few decades at least, we are in for some interesting times. but you can take many steps to protect yourself as a family. planning for your 'energy descent' as a community is a big one.

e.g.;

http://www.njenvironment.org/greentown.h...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/apr...

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/envi...

or get away further and join an eco village;

http://gen.ecovillage.org/

or do it where you are now, its more a matter of good will and community spirit than funds. get into the garden, plant veg, it lifts your spirits as well as being a practical step. if you havnt got one, see if you can 'borrow' one from a neighbor, in return for a cut.

as for kids, i cant encourage you to have more. i have a couple of friends with one child each, they never had much problem making friends and have both turned out lovely young men. it takes more involvement with other grown ups for you thats all.

Answer 4

Welcome to adulthood. Weve been dealing with it for years.

Just go on with your life.

Answer 5

I you are really panicking might mean that you will take irrational decisions. Stay cool, deal with the problems one by one as they present themselves to you.

Answer 6

You might want to consider the things you do have.  There are millions in the world who are starving, millions who are without water.  These things aren't the end of the world, but they're bad and getting worse.  High prices are a drag, but there are things much worse.  I can't advise you about the child.  Only you know how bad you guys want one.  Is your desire greater than your fear?  The only guidance I can give is that letting fear guide your decisions usually creates a worse situation.

Answer 7

take it day by day and always look for something around you to make you smile especially your toddler.As for getting better it doesn't bills,car repairs,taxes,unexpected bills,dentist,eye doctor it just goes on.At the end of the day remember you have a loving spouse,a child,and a roof over your head many can't even imagine that,hang on to the ropes for the ride if it seems rough it does get better,I know been there seems like no tomorrow but it comes and its not as bad as it seems.Lots of us are in the same boat,change or control what you can what you can't let it go by and deal with the best you can

Answer 8

Try to fix things between you and your finance.

Gas: Buy something like this for around town transportation. 80+mpg http://www.allnewsports.com/mmaui.htm

Food shortage: There will always be food shelters around

Job Lose: Take your experience and get another job that demands the same or more for more money

Ends Meet: Save some money. Like $20 a month and invest in some stock. You wont go bankrupt from investing $20 a month and you'll get some profit. Or ask for a raise.

Global Warming: Become eco friendly

Safety: Buy a gun for protection. Or get a dog, or take up self defence.

Answer 9

As long as the nuts propagate Global Warming we are in trouble. It is propagated by the left trying to keep the republicans on defense and the problem doesn't exist. Gore's film was garbage ,don't let these people brain wash U.

Answer 10

Count your blessings and really try to live in the here and now.  I'm glad you are concerned about the economy and the enviroment.  Let that concern spur you to action in making improvements in your own home that will increase your finances and reduce your impact on the enviroment.

Having a second child is your choice.  But, raising an only child does give them more opportunities in other areas.  I was an only child and although I wanted siblings when I was little, I turned out just fine.  And, I had more opportunities.

The world gets better when people make it better.   Reach out and do something for someone.  It can be small, but it makes a difference.  Be positive.

Good luck.

Answer 11

the world around us is a shithole

and you hit the nail on the head with your concerns,

food shortages, water shortages, rising costs for ALL our resources, not just petrol,

crime, pollution,

the world is going down fill very fast, and theres no one to blame but us.

think of it this way.

is it more important to you that your daughter have a sibling,

or that both children might not be able to eat in 7 years.