aberrate_junior_beatnik

I conditioned my statement with “if you are getting by alright”. If nutritional needs aren't being met that's not getting by alright. Though I can see how someone might interpret that differently, but that was my intent.

First, it's OK to not cook. If you are getting by alright without cooking, there's nothing wrong with that.

Second, I respect you coming here and admitting your fear. Ironically it takes a lot of bravery to do that!

Third, irrational fears and anxieties are a normal part of the human experience. Everybody has them, so though it can feel like you're being stupid, you're really just being human (though some might say that's two ways of saying the same thing).

Fourth, I'm not a therapist or medical professional but the treatment for phobias I am aware of are CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), and exposure therapy. You can find CBT and ACT workbooks that might be helpful. As for exposure therapy, I think it's best to work with a professional doing that. Exposure therapy is not just taking the plunge, there's a process to it. Of course, if you can afford it, talking to a mental health professional is always best.

Good luck!

This assumes Democratic leadership thinks winning is more important than bringing the left to heel. Given their behavior that's not a great assumption to make.

I'm surprised that works for you, given what happens to him immediately after

migrants were capturing the geese from the local park pond and eating them

This is totally fine by me, I don't see the problem

Next you're going to tell me you can solve homelessness by giving people housing

Why not? They've been boosting a far-right, anti-Muslim Israeli extremist for years

The idea that "we should take drastic action to stop global warming" is more extreme than "we should do nothing and allow the planet to become incapable of supporting civilization" is a huge problem.

Well, no, but there's a big gap between "not helping" and "wounding", and this is much, much closer to the "not helping" end of that gap.

What wound?