yes, like a child with a bad case of the terrible twos, attention, ANY ATTENTION is what they need; or seem to. The old dog in the manger syndrome comes into play as well as the stamping of tiny feet and the threat of taking one's ball home. Well, hello ? You and I and quite a number of others have our own balls, bats, gloves, and home plate, for that matter !
Misery may love company; however, the perpetual doom & gloom nay sayers need to realize one thing ... such angst can cause actual physical illnesses. LOL