This sounds ridiculous but it is creating great anxiety for me

[ozziebear]

I know how pathetic this sounds and there is so much more in the world to worry about but I can't get over this issue.

I have a 65" smart tv which is now out of warranty

Every now and then it goes blank for a few seconds.

This is causing such stress and anxiety for me that I hardly watch my tv anymore. I know this sounds so childish and I need to grow up but when it happens I totally fall apart.

I wish this did not affect me the way it does. What do I do I can't call for help as it only happens about every 2 weeks.

Please don't put me down but any advice on what I should do would be so appreciated it. Should I try to live without a tv perhaps?

[Doolhof]

Hi ozziebear,

Hope you are getting on okay. Hope your appointments with the psychiatrist go well and this person is able to help you.

It doesn't matter what causes us anxiety or stress, there can be millions of reasons we experience these things. It can be so very different for everyone of us.

I panic in crowds of people and don't like loud noises, so concerts are places I don't go. When it is a T.V. that sets us off, something that can bring us so much pleasure, it will be beneficial to work on sorting out the issue.

I have anxiety and stress at times with modern technology! I panic at an ATM in case it doesn't work properly! I don't like using cards at cash registers. Modern T.V.s with all the options and remote controls can do my head in as does trying to work out programs on a computer.

Through effort I am learning to deal with these things. Wishing you well in overcoming your situation!

Cheers to you from Dools

[ozziebear]

Can you believe it's 5 years later and i still get so much anxiety watching the tv, its like i have a panic attack during the time that the whole program is on, perhaps i am best to buy another tv and be done with it