social anxiety when you don't carry?


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Cotillion

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I'm kinda curious as to how many of you started carrying in the beginning. I know for me I suffer pretty bad social anxiety, and not the take medicine to cure it type. People that know I pack think its an over reaction, yet I think they are potential victims. Some will come up with what if scenarios but the truth is this, I carry because I refuse to be a victim. Even in the eyes of defeat ill plant my feet and draw my gun. There is to many angry, bitter, just a scowl away from snapping jerk offs out there who refuse to get help until its to late. I wish I didn't see the world as a dark place but it is, and we only get worse by the generation. I know my generation should NOT be parents! ( I'm 29 ) we've simply been through too much. I don't know 1 woman who HASN'T been some sort of victim to a sexual assault. NOT 1!

I wish I was blind to it all. To go through life without a care in the world. Unfortunately every time I left the house unarmed anxiety would strike me constantly. At least I know I can choose how I go down should it ever come to that. So why do you carry? Are you crazy like me?! ^_^ ironically even though I'm a gun nut I'm completely anti violence.
 

Sound to me ( as one who knows ) that you do have a serious anxiety issues and should see someone... If you
freak out leaving the house because you are unarmed... That is a meds quality anxiety...
 
There are 1 billion bad things that can happen to you. Having to use your gun for protection is near the bottom of things to be worried about.

Even when the SHTF it is unlikely you will ever fire your weapon. I've battled social anxiety disorder for a long time. I'm completely over it now but I think your paranoia could be helped.
 
Cotillion where do you live? I have no problem walking around unarmed. At times I am more concerned about mountain lions coming into town than crime. My home town just experienced it's second homicide in the 4 years I have lived here. The sexual assault rate must also be much lower. I can't think of anyone I know having been sexually assaulted. How much of your social anxiety comes from your environment?
 
Ugh I think I explained things all wrong. I don't get sweaty, breathing into a bag, tunnel vision shakey type of anxiety. I just feel unprepared and a lot less comfortable without being armed. I would have to say any civilian who carries a weapon for self defense has the exact same thought process I do. I believe in the possibility of something happening at any given time. At a school, mall, even a hair salon! I'd like to thank everyone for being caring, but I think I voiced it improperly. I do see a therapist as I think a lot of people should, stress is everywhere, however I don't think taking medication because people keep shooting up public places and I prefer to be prepared for it is neccesary. So ill ask again why does anyone else carry?
 
I started carrying because I started to have feelings for firearms. Was about six years ago when I was looking at a Ruger catalog and noticed I was, well, getting strangely aroused. Oh yeah, the sight of gleaming metal coated with a supreme protectant that had the power to destroy, the power to save life. Oh baby, give me a gun to fondle and the day will move quickly and joyously into the past leaving me feeling a certain glow! I don't dare go anywhere without my 'partner'. ;-)

...You asked.
 
Haha I've found myself with an obsession too! I'm not sure if I'd say I get aroused but something close enough to it haha! I was recently wondering how I could obtain my next firearm without breaking the bank and then I noticed buds has a 90 day layaway plan! Perfect for my Christmas present to myself!
 
I just believe in being prepared. I had open heart surgery several years ago, so I believe that every day is a gift. I'm as prepared as I can be, but no one can be prepared for every possibility. There are many dark things and places in the world, but it is still a beautiful place, filled with good people. Put your focus on that.
 
Cotillion said:
I'm kinda curious as to how many of you started carrying in the beginning. I know for me I suffer pretty bad social anxiety, and not the take medicine to cure it type. People that know I pack think its an over reaction, yet I think they are potential victims. Some will come up with what if scenarios but the truth is this, I carry because I refuse to be a victim. Even in the eyes of defeat ill plant my feet and draw my gun. There is to many angry, bitter, just a scowl away from snapping jerk offs out there who refuse to get help until its to late. I wish I didn't see the world as a dark place but it is, and we only get worse by the generation. I know my generation should NOT be parents! ( I'm 29 ) we've simply been through too much. I don't know 1 woman who HASN'T been some sort of victim to a sexual assault. NOT 1!

I wish I was blind to it all. To go through life without a care in the world. Unfortunately every time I left the house unarmed anxiety would strike me constantly. At least I know I can choose how I go down should it ever come to that. So why do you carry? Are you crazy like me?! ^_^ ironically even though I'm a gun nut I'm completely anti violence.
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I just carry because I like guns, and protection of course. And of course because I started looking at gun porn and couldnt resist them.
 
I have carried every waking moment for the past few years since I made the commitment. Obvious exceptions being the shower, swimming pool, etc. I carry when I exercise, when I am at work, when I go out to shop or have dinner, and when I'm just lounging around the house.

Once a few months back, my morning routine got all bass-ackward, and I managed to end up at work with 2 full mags, but no gun. I felt like those dreams we all have where we are in WalMart in our underwear...you know the one. Anyway, long story short, by lunch we were reunited.

Was I panicked? No. Uncomfortable? Hell yeah! Was I kicking my own a$$ for the rest of the day? Yep. Is that psychosis?

My experience is that whenever a person becomes so convicted in a certain belief that they are unwilling to compromise that belief, some small-minded social butterfly will try to label them "fanatic" or "extremist" or "intolerant" or "psychotic" some other such drivel. Ignore them and stick to your convictions.
 
Cotillion, I'm a moderate, nonviolent type of guy, but I carry all the time, even running around the corner to get milk. I do not carry where it's illegal, and that's about it. If I'm going to a friend's house — one where I know guns are unwelcome — I may choose to leave it in the car out of courtesy to them, but even if I have it on me, it's never an issue (concealed means concealed).

The world is not that bad a place. Bad things do happen, but they are not the norm. Please beware the bombardment of bad news in the media. There is lots of hope and joy around. Enjoy your friends, family, neighbors and religious community. Just because I carry, it doesn't mean I'm perpetually anxious, least of all about bringing children into this world. In fact, part of the reason I carry is for their sake.
 
I carry 99% of the time I'm out of the house. The only time I don't carry is when I'm going somewhere that it's legally prohibited. I usually feel a bit strange but it passes after a few minutes. Tonight, for example, I'll be going to a bar with some friends to celebrate one of their birthdays. The pistol will remained locked in my truck. My uneasiness will pass....probably after my 12th Bud Lite :biggrin:
 
Talk about anxiety, i live in erie county n.y 14 miles south in the burbs of buffalo. waiting 5 months now for a letter from the judge
 
I've carried for awhile now, however, I don't feel naked or vulnerable when I'm not. I now there are BGs out there but there are many many more good people. I remain aware of what's around and avoid places where I'd feel vulnerable. I just don't go anywhere I don't feel safe regardless of whether I'm armed or not, and I wouldn't take my family there. I'm sure through training and my commitment to protect them I could likely succeed but why take the chance. They are too precious to me. I understand there are risks, anything could happen at anytime, that's why I carry, to be prepared, but I won't allow fear to run my life. When I become to vulnerable to face the day I'll just stay home. There you'll find me, my old mossy and enough piss and vinegar to defend the homestead. Oh and BTW there's nothing sexier than my wife and her new XD.
 
Carrying is part of my normal routine as soon as I wake up in the yawning and like you, I feel uneasy not feeling my gun -- he is my hip partner. If I don't have him, I'd feel lost.
 
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