[Dog Gone]

I don't think so. I think it's describing something that can happen on the other end of the spectrum where news becomes an unhealthy obsession.

There are people who watch the news (or read it here) in order to find evidence that justifies or validates the level of anxiety that they are feeling. It's almost, but not quite, as if they are HOPING that another bad thing will happen. It will give them an "I told you so!" moment.

Those people need a rest, perhaps with the help of an understanding friend who promises to call them if anything important happens.

[6ppc]

Those people need a rest, perhaps with the help of an understanding friend who promises to call them if anything important happens.

Ok...since you are volunteering...FReepmail me when something happens. Gotta get some sleep.

[ChemistCat]

Before I gave up on completing my courses this semester, I had a deal where my mom would call me if something new happened so I could turn off all the media and study. Now I do doctor appointments and I FReep and I watch my kids play. I have no idea which is causing more of my current anxiety level....