Please please can I have some help. I’m spiralling

Im so sorry.. I’m pretty sure we’re talking about the same topic now that I think about it.. because two years ago I had the same fear; it started with just Russia and Ukraine , then America decided to get involved and they talked about world war 3 possibly happening. I was absolutely TERRIFIED. I couldn’t stop watching the news even though it was very triggering. I felt so scared that we would have a nuclear war. I then ended up calling my dad who was 71 and very up to date on the news, he always knew what was going on lol. I know I shouldn’t look for reassurance but all he told me was “ they have been saying stuff like that for years, there will be no war and don’t worry about it “. He told me that the news will always exaggerate things and make things sound bigger than it really is.. they want our attention. I personally stopped watching the news after that. Not because it was triggering, but because it’s always about something “ terrible “ that’s going to happen but most of the time it never actually happens. The news wants to cause panic and chaos, always reporting on something terrible every. single. day. Which is fine, it’s just not something I care to hear about anymore. I live each day with my head out of the news.. I just walk this earth with love and respect in my heart and I choose to always be kind to other. Makes me much happier to not constantly be aware of the “terrible” things in this world and just focus with the life I have right in front of me. Same thing for politics, I don’t get to involved in that either.

I get you. I have a mental meltdown when Russia invaded Ukraina two years ago. I got ulcus and panicked 24/7. After a while I stopped to watch the news and I practiced prolonged muscle relaxation everyday, I worked on my mindfulness practice and began to do things I enjoy. We don't know anything about what the future holds, we have to live here and now. Can you tell your parents to not always have the news on? I don't think it's a healthy way of living - noone needs to consume bad news all day long. I hope you can find a way forward - I can feel your stress about this. I live in Sweden by the way - also these "prepare for war" in the news. I don't prepare for war, I work on living in peace with the people around me. Sending you a hug!

Hey there, I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through such a tough time with your anxiety and the fear of the current situation. I can imagine how overwhelming and terrifying it must feel. It's important to remember that anxiety can make us focus on worst-case scenarios, causing our fears to spiral out of control. However, it's important to take a step back and remind ourselves that the media often sensationalizes events for attention, and it's not always an accurate representation of reality. It might be helpful to find some positive distractions that can help take your mind off these thoughts, like engaging in hobbies, talking to a supportive friend or family member, or even trying relaxation techniques like deep breathing or mindfulness. Remember, you're not alone in this, and reaching out for support can make a big difference. Something that has really helped me when I'm struggling with OCD is this AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck." It's a personalized step-by-step support system that's designed to help during difficult OCD moments. It provides guidance and strategies that are similar to what you would receive in therapy. I heard about it from my OCD support group, and I wish I had known about it earlier. I believe it'll be especially helpful for you given your situation with