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I don't think I'm prepared mentally for war With rare exceptions I would be surprised if most claiming to be mentally prepared for war are telling the truth in
by LinuxBender 5y ago
I don't think I'm prepared mentally for war
With rare exceptions I would be surprised if most claiming to be mentally prepared for war are telling the truth in my opinion. Exceptions being the few that live for combat. For some drugs and alcohol become coping mechanisms via escapism. For some prepping gives the mind a feeling of accomplishment.
One might find a pinch of solace in talking to or training with friends that have combat experience. So maybe that's one possible answer. See if you have any war veterans in your circle of friends that you can talk to. If nothing else they might help you eliminate unknowns and help you determine what you have some control over and what measures might give you a small advantage over others and help provide some grounding in reality.
- HeyLaughingBoy 5y agoSeriously. Really, the only way you're going to be prepared for war is by joining the armed forces and working your way up, getting more training along the way. And that will take years.
- LinuxBender 5y agoAnd that will take years. Agreed but I am not going to suggest to people to get into combat if that is not their thing. I still think the next best thing would be to talk to experienced people as part of stress is worrying about the unknown unknowns. Talking to someone can at least limit their worries to the known unknowns. But you are right, talking to someone may give them a pinch of solace rather than full combat readiness.