Anyone else having anxiety about the economy? It is causing me a real growth spurt.

Hi Rose:
Yes. The present economy is affecting my daughter who is in Real Estate sales. She is struggling. She may have to get out of it.
It is hurting them financially. And causing her stress.
And that causees me worry and stress.
As one who lived through the edges of the great depression in the '30's, the state of our economy concerns me a great deal. I have grandchildren whose jobs may be affected.

But I just try to turn my concerns over to God.
I voted today (early ballot). It was stressful
because I felt it was so urgent that I vote for the right one. I did the best I could and have to turn that over to God too.
Even so, I do get stressed about all this.

Mary Jane

In the beginning of the week I lost 40,000 (pure principal -- meaning earned dollars) from my retirement account. Having worked really, really hard all my life, my retirement has been a source of positive pride. This loss was a shock. Then, the whole thing sank in, and I realized how MANY people have lost a chunk of their lives. And it became a much larger external stressor for me. The entire world was affected. I can live (not as well, but you know what I mean) without the extra 40,000 but I have thought about people who lost their entire savings. All of it. And their homes. And their bank accounts. Whoa. It's a big one. And it isn't over yet. I had to go back and listen to the second CD a few times this past week, in addition to keeping up with my current session (12) homework. So, I have elaborated my economy anxiety from this week. I'm still plugging along with this program and working on overcoming depression. It's almost too much to assimilate right now. I am so grateful I've been filling myself with these program tools. Otherwise, I'd be a wreck.

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I lost quite a bit this past week and when I saw how the money markets could also possibly lose, I gotta tell you I had more than a growth spurt. My anxiety level was pretty up there this past week. I've been listening to the relaxation tape a few times a day right now. The anxiety is leveling out some now so I do think the program lessons and tools are helping me cope better than I would have a year ago.

I thought this might be relatable to what you all are saying....Question????
Are their any of you having trouble finding gas?
This is happening in my county and also neighboring counties as well.
I was wondering.....is it just Georgia? or is other states having this problem. I don't watch the news much so I thought I would ask you guys

We seem to have plenty of expensive gas here in California.

I was interested in this post because one of my anxieties has been global problems...like global warming. It seemed for months, every day in the paper was something about global warming and the eventual destruction of the planet. Hmmm, nice to read over breakfast. What a way to start my day. I stopped reading it. I feel the same about the financial crisis. I also in the past have had anxiety about my personal finances, which realistically were in a lot better shape than many people. But after last week, it is hard (for anyone I imagine) to feel secure.

I think these aren't imagined threats...in some senses a lot of experts would agree that both of these things are real worries. BUT it does not help at all to over-react, to get all worked up and panic about things that may not happen. I also try to accept that things are the way they are, and no one is sure how they will turn out. We just have to do the best that we can moment to moment, be sensible about the future but not obsessed about it.

I am in NC and there are some stations without any gas at all, but then you can drive a couple of miles and find some kind of gas. I have heard that supplies will pick up mid-week, so the supply anyway is not anything major.

I like what Cornflower said about turning it over to God. We control what we can control, and the rest is up to someone (or something) else.

sleeplessMom...I'm glad to here are state is not the only one. I was beginning to wonder...What's up with that? lol

We sat in line yesterday for gas. every pump had lines. we were out in the road waiting. my husband went inside to find out what was happening. There was a gas truck there, so that helped ease our minds because we were on empty.

he came back to the car and said they were only going to give you $20.00. He also told my husband that only two pumps would be turned on.
Thanks to the good Lord above we just happened to be in one of the lines where the pump was turned on.

On a positive note today was much better finding gas. I am glad to hear that it should
pick up later this week.

Hi all. The fuel is plentiful here in New Mexico, with average price for regular 3.32/gallon. The economy took another dive again today. I have had a very good attitude about things, in spite of practically losing my retirement account today. Tomorrow I will be going down to Albuquerque to meet with a bank investments fellow to see if we can salvage anything. I have worked and saved that account since 1979. I could go FREAKING CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But, what good would that do? I found out today I've been invited to CSU to speak about my books. Maybe that will boost royalties, and help a bit. Otherwise, I think I will just go FREAKING CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See you all tomorrow. I am going to try to get some sleep.

Hi Pecos:
I am so sorry! I'm afraid that times are getting pretty rough for a lot of people. You do have a good attitude. That will help.
My daughter in Arizona is not faring too well. I think that she is sinking into some depression. I am trying to encourage her.

We have plenty of gasoline in this part of Texas also. The last time I filled up it was
$3.49. But I think it has dropped some since
then. By a few cents.

I will be remembering you in this situation.
You are so brave!!
Stay calm.
MaryJane

I'm trying to stay calm but yesterday was nerve wracking. My sister says she's afraid to open any of her investment statements. Trying to figure out how to rearrange any investments is really tough right now even for investment advisors. Some of them aren't old enough to have ever seen anything like this. I keep telling myself I have to stay calm so that I can make wise choices, and if I get myself crazy with fear or worry it's not going to help and will probably make things worse. Have not resorted to any Xanax though, so that's a good thing.

Mary Jane, I do hope your daughter weathers this crisis time without sinking into depression, and I will send my best wishes to Arizona for her. Thanks for replying. I felt so totally lost with this whole thing.
Mary, thanks for your constant help! Today was such a growth spurt, I wished I was on Session 15! Here I am finishing up 13, and I need the tools that are up there.
It is shocking to be going through this after working and saving so carefully all these years. I am not sure how it will all turn out. If it hadn't been for this program, with all the stuff I've had happen this past year, I believe I would have gone into hibernation and never emerged. It is lonely, it is frightening, it is heartbreaking, it is humbling. Mary, I do hope your portfolio weathers this well. I have to smile at your mention of the investors ages. Mostly they look about fourteen years old. No history there to understand!
Today I am treading water. My whole self hurts.
Thanks to both of you for being there.

Autumn here in the Rocky Mountains. I did notice that during the drive to Albuquerque early this a.m. It is beautiful. I wish I were a bird. I'd just fly away and live on a tree branch, and worry only when I saw the owls or hawks.

Hi Everyone:
The state of the economy has caught up with my son. His company shut down. And so he is out of work until the company can start up again.
It is all connected to the freezing of credit.
I won't go into it.
It is just that 2 of my children have lost their income due to the problems that the country finds itself in.
But I don't mean to scare anyone.
I havaen't had any anxiety attacks but Ihave to admit that I worry about them somewhat.

Pecus, I am so sorry that you have to deal with this loss. It is not just the loss alone, it is just the realization that you worked so long for this nest egg, to have it snatched away by no fault at all in yourself. God bless you!
MaryJane

Mary Jane, what a very, very sad time this is for your children! I don't know anyone who has lost work because of this (my best friend -- since we were 10 -- is a chili farmer; my other friends work in hospitals or at newspapers). They are lucky to be a bit insulated. But most of the country is not.
I don't have anyone else these days, so it's just me and my bank advisor, trying to figure out what to do. I will manage, and begin again. (I am thankful no one depends on me. Now that would be too stressful.)
Please don't worry about your children. They would not want that, I am sure. They will begin again, too. At least we can begin again.

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Hey Everyone:
I mentioned in earlier posts that my daughter was in Real Estate and that the economy sort of put a wrench in the works.
Well, some good news. While she had to drop the Real Estate sales, she has been offered a job. She has left resumes in sevral place but this job wants her right away.
I'm thankful. I was somewhat conserned.

My son's place of work is in Shut-down because of economy. However he is resourceful. The company let him work some during the shut down.
Doing some upkeep around the building. Not his regular job at all. But it helps them out.

So this lightens up some of my worry. My son was off work for just about 2 years with cancer so he doesn't like to lose too much work.

Wishing blessings for everyone else.
MJ