I am petrified of World War Three and do not want my kids to go near big crowds
DEAR DEIDRE: REPORTS of a possible World War Three are keeping me awake at night.
The constant updates of murder and crime makes me feel sick to my stomach.
And I dread the news coming on. I’m a 53-year-old man and have two children in their teens.
I’ve started to discourage my kids from going outside unless it’s daylight, to stay away from big crowds and avoid being anywhere alone.
How can I help myself get past this?
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DEIDRE SAYS: It can be distressing when you read about the atrocities happening across the world, especially if you are constantly hooked up to news updates.
Disabling constant updates and deciding to only listen to, or read the news once a day can really help lower stress levels.
It’s important to remember we live in the UK, which is a relatively safe country.
While crime is inevitable, it’s highly unlikely to happen to you.
My support pack about stress has plenty more advice that will help you.