Neurotica

The problem with publicizing one's neuroses is that doing so tends to invite solutions, either explicit or implied, that seem logical to the prescribers but in fact are not very helpful.


Master Fob: Instant messaging scares me.

Concerned Friend 1: What's to be scared of? I'm not scared. Just do it and you'll love it!

MF: Although I acknowledge that Person/Institution X has every right to act in the way he/she/it acted, I am still angry at him/her/it.

CF2: I don't understand why you're angry. He/She/It has every right to do what he/she/it did. Get over yourself.

MF: I know I should take things one day at a time because otherwise life can be overwhelming, but I can't help worrying about where I will be five years from now.

CF3: I think you should stop worrying about the future. Take things one day at a time, man.


Yes, I realize my neuroses are irrational. That's kind of the point.

Thank you, though, for your concern. Really. Thank you. Because now I'm paranoid that you'll think I'm ungrateful. Even though I know I shouldn't worry about what other people think.