Why do we always freak? Discussion

[katastrophe1187.livejournal.com]

I have been a member of vaginapagina for about a year now. It is one of my favorite sites and has helped me in more ways than one many times. However,I always notice that there are freak out posts. Late periods, pregnancy symptoms, fear of pill not working etc. Now I'm not ragging on anyone, I have posted a number of those posts myself. What I want to know is why do we do it? We are all smart, sophisticated, modern day people, so why when something isnt right do we assume pregnancy? Why is it the worst thing that can happen? Why can't we think clearly even though we know we are being irrational?

I dont know. Does it have something to do with society? And how pregnancy is percieved? Or how abortion has been red flagged as "the evilest of evils?" Are we subconsciously playing into the hands of those who want us to be afraid, despite knowing better?

As I said I don't know. But I know I hate myself after I have a "freak attack," I just want to know if anyone else out there feels the same or understands what I am saying.

Comments

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[xounlabeledxo.livejournal.com]

i feel that my "freaks" are fairly well founded.

i come from a very conservative family, and if they knew some of the things i did in the first place, things would be bad... let alone if i got preggo.

plus, my personal belief is that abortion=murder, and i would not be willing to get one... so if i get pregnant, that for sure changes/interrupts the flow of my life/plans, etc.

(frozen) Maintainer Note: Safe Space Warning

[frolicnaked.livejournal.com]

Hi, xounlabeledxo. We're commenting because your attitude and wording do not foster what we consider safe space (http://www.vaginapagina.com/index.php?title=VaginaPagina_FAQ#What_is_.22Safe_Space.22.3F_What_does_.22empowerment.22_mean.3F) here in the community.

Specifically, when you say "abortion=murder," it violates VP's policy against abortion debate (http://www.vaginapagina.com/index.php?title=VaginaPagina_FAQ#How_does_this_apply_to_comments.3F).

We do want to make it clear that we're not trying to mandate your personal beliefs or choices for yourself. However, equating it with murder makes a blanket moral judgment on abortion that isn't appropriate phrasing for this community.

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