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Posted by partlycloudy on September 10, 2004, at 15:04:40
I think because everyone around me is anxious about Hurrican Ivan, I feel like my anxiety and panic are valid and they have this tight grip on my heart and throat. One by one the people at work are going home, going to make their homes safe, buying what supplies they can before the stores run out. This state hasn't had a chance to recover from the last storm - there are still Red Cross teams here from all over the country. I don't plan to watch the reports on tv like I did last time. Turns out that the weather reporters get specific instructions to make sure they are standing in the wind, getting rained on, and have palm trees in the background. I don't need garbage like that to induce even more panic. Russian terrorists? Iraq? Afganistan? Pshaw (how do you spell that word??). Nothing compares to the Drama of Preparing For Ivan, or Recovering From Frances, Or Narrowly Escaping Charley. No wonder I would rather sit and read Sylvia Plath's unabridged journals than watch that stuff.
And yet, this panic I feel is a static one. It's not getting worse or better. It's a constant state and will remain so until the storm ultimately makes its journey. Watching it approach doesn't make us any safer. It's possible we'll have to evacuate again - who knows? It is just weird to see so many people in the grip of the same anxiety I live with every day.
Enough rambling. Sorry for so many posts today - my fingers can't stop talking.
pc
Posted by antigua on September 10, 2004, at 15:19:53
In reply to I'm beside myself with a paralyzing panic., posted by partlycloudy on September 10, 2004, at 15:04:40
I wish you luck. I was there for Charley and it wasn't until I got back home that I realized how much all the hype and hysteria (not to mention being at K-Mart at 12:30 AM) had really affected me.
antigua
Posted by AuntieMel on September 10, 2004, at 17:17:56
In reply to I'm beside myself with a paralyzing panic., posted by partlycloudy on September 10, 2004, at 15:04:40
Well, I'm still willing it this way. They haven't revised the track westward yet, but they may soon. From the national hurricane center 5pm discussion:
ALTHOUGH THE OFFICIAL FORECAST COULD HAVE BEEN SHIFTED A LITTLE WESTWARD DUE TO THE NEW GUIDANCE...IT IS NOT PRUDENT TO MAKE A CHANGE AT THIS TIME. THE OFFICIAL FORECAST IS NOW BASICALLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE GUIDANCE ENVELOPE...AND KEEPS THE HURRICANE ON A NORTHWARD TRACK VERY CLOSE TO THE FLORIDA WEST COAST.
The barometric pressure is falling here, too, so the high over this way that would push the storm away from us is retreating.Meanwhile, turn the tv off, put on some soothing music, close your eyes and reelllaaaxxxxxxxxx.
Easier said than done, I know, but try.......
Posted by TexasChic on September 11, 2004, at 9:47:24
In reply to I'm beside myself with a paralyzing panic., posted by partlycloudy on September 10, 2004, at 15:04:40
Hey girl. You know, if you weren't panicking over this, I'd have to say there was something wrong with you! You definitely have a concrete reason, and I'm sure you're not alone. I'm not sure if that makes you feel worse of better, but for me, knowing I have a legitimate fear and that I'm not over reacting helps me put things in perspective. Sometimes when I'm panicked I sit down and write out my worst case senerio fears, then decide how likely they are, and what I will do if they come to pass. Sometimes just having a game plan helps.
Please continue to let us know how you're doing. I'm thinking of you and sending good vibes your way.
Posted by partlycloudy on September 12, 2004, at 19:31:32
In reply to Re: I'm beside myself with a paralyzing panic. » partlycloudy, posted by TexasChic on September 11, 2004, at 9:47:24
Hello, TC. As you've seen the hurricane seems headed west at the moment towards Mexico. There are still no gas stations here with gas. It just freaks me right now.
We'll take it day by day. As the weather dictates, we will react. I don't have any dread, but I'm exhausted from all this anxiety. Going to work tomorrow will be a relief.
My thoughts have been racing far too quickly for me to catch them on paper or with a keyboard.
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