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The Fabulous Prince Babel
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 Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:52 pm
I was at my school talent show just now and I was having a really good time but on the last act this one guy, a kid, walked in... his face was hidden by a beanie, a bandanna, and a pair of sunglasses, and he was wearing a coat and gloves so I couldn't see any of him except for his nose.
He was videotaping the acts and then towards the end he went over to this old guy and tapped him on the shoulder and they left together.
I freaked the hell out, to say the least, but I tried to hide my emotions and I left ASAP.
School shootings are my only fear... next to water...
I've been dreading such an event since 7th grade and I wonder if it will ever happen to me.
Three or four weeks ago someone in the science wing, which is right next to the history wing, dropped a glass vial filled with chemicals and it spilled on his arm.
It burned him and he screamed.
But I, and everyone else in the history wing, didn't hear that.
We heard a loud CRACK and then a piercing SCREAM of pain.
Seconds before that my wonderful history teacher was lecturing the class and looking specifically at me.
Then that happened.
I had been looking up at him, smiling, and then after the bang my face drooped and I went pale with fright.
I thought this was the end for me and then I found out what really happened.
I'm scared of something like VA Tech or Columbine happening at my school.
Every once and awhile when I walk into my school I wonder if this will be the day.
Call me paranoid but this is my biggest fear.
And this guy I saw tonight looked like he could have easily whipped out a gun from his coat.
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:06 pm
I am still a tiny bit miffed about your calling me stupid, but...
I can't help but find your fears are both rational and well based. Your concerns seem to be based in fact, which are both the best and the worst kind of fears. Your concern primarly seems to be for others than for yourself, which is noble.
I warn you that to live in fear is a slippery slope, a spiral of ever shrinking circles boxing you into Hell. You need to work this out, and I only worry it might not work itself out. You need to talk to someone, and starting here with the potential plethora of opinions, not to mention Divash the Wise and our gentleman concillor Behatz, who has helped me multiple times. I wish you well.
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The Fabulous Prince Babel
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:27 pm
I didn't for realz call you stupid, Lummo'.
Actually I'm worried a lot about myself...
... I'm not afraid of death but I don't want to be killed, especially in an environment that is supposed to be safe, like school.
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:38 pm
And I get that. It seems wrong. So, so wrong....
And I'm sorry to say that on some scale you do have reason to be afraid. But in truth it seems unlikely, not that saying that will reduce any anxiety, as I well know.
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:42 pm
The Fabulous Prince Babel ... I'm not afraid of death but I don't want to be killed, especially in an environment that is supposed to be safe, like school. People aren't afraid of Death. They're afraid of Oblivion, Pain or Seperation. Death is a nice guy, once you get to know him. It's extremely unlikely that any event like VA Tech or Columbine ever happens in your state, let alone your school. And although it does happen, the chances of it being your school in that state is close to 1 in 1000. And the chance of you being shot or wounded is at most 1 in 100 out of the people in your school. And so I calculate you have a 1 in 5 million chance of ever experiencing a school massacre. Any help?
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:49 pm
I live in Virginia...
Calculations don't work with me because I don't believe in numbers.
I'm not afraid of oblivion.
I just want to go out the quiet and proper way.
Or in an epic battle between good and eval.
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The Fabulous Prince Babel
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:51 pm
Lumanny But in truth it seems unlikely, not that saying that will reduce any anxiety, as I well know. Thought so.
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:56 pm
You quoted yourself. neutral
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The Fabulous Prince Babel
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:59 pm
Yeah, I'm just that vain. And arrogant enough to admit it.
But back to you. Behatz is better suited to take this, but I'll stick around.
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:17 pm
The Fabulous Prince Babel And the chances of it happening twice? Paranoia can be overcome with logic, so please accept the numbers! Now is there any particular reason why you believe you're so at risk?
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The Fabulous Prince Babel
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:33 pm
I don't have to be at risk to be paranoid. :U
Numbers and logic mean little to none to me.
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:53 pm
Your fear is irrational. But as I keep trying to tell my dad regarding irrational OCD thoughts, that doesn't make them any less real; just immune to facts.
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:52 pm
Lumanny Your fear is irrational. But as I keep trying to tell my dad regarding irrational OCD thoughts, that doesn't make them any less real; just immune to facts. Not helping, Lummany. Is there any reason why you feel you're at risk more than others?
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:48 pm
Because I know the signs and I don't trust most people? :U
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The Fabulous Prince Babel
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The Fabulous Prince Babel
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:49 pm
Lumanny Your fear is irrational. But as I keep trying to tell my dad regarding irrational OCD thoughts, that doesn't make them any less real; just immune to facts. Irrationality is my middle name.
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