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My father just passed unexpectedly - a word of caution

posted 13 days ago by archive (edited) +1017 / -1

I don't know what it means for me to post this much personal stuff on here, but I have to vent. The events last night came out of nowhere.

My father was a very political person. It was his sports. He raised us (his kids) to be deftly argumentative (but not in a bad way). The dinner table was always full of energizing discussions and thought experiments.

However since the 2008 crash, he was in a state of constant stress. It was nonstop. The news would be on at night and he would get anxiety about the direction of this country. It was somewhat manageable, but this sort of anxiety is not good for a person.

He was extremely healthy -- went to the gym everyday and ate everything he should and nothing he shouldn't. Lab results were always clean and even surpassed the majority of those his age.

Other than the lack of sleep and stress he was under, no doctor would be able to predict any of this.

Well, flash forward to today and I suspect it was too much to bare. He passed late last night during the hours he would typically be watching the news. Went into cardiac arrest and I suspect it was catalyzed from the stress of thinking about the political climate.

I am putting it simply, but during these stressful times, don't forget that family is most important. Whatever is going on in the news is important for our country, but it doesn't mean you can't also focus on your family. When you stay up late to debate each other, and get in heated arguments, make sure you do something positive to relieve the anxiety.

For us younger folks, it's easy to stay up late with our brainfog from being so heated, but to the older folks -- don't let it get to you.

Enjoy the little detours in life.

I don't know what it means for me to post this much personal stuff on here, but I have to vent. The events last night came out of nowhere. My father was a very political person. It was his sports. He raised us (his kids) to be deftly argumentative (but not in a bad way). The dinner table was always full of energizing discussions and thought experiments. However since the 2008 crash, he was in a state of constant stress. It was nonstop. The news would be on at night and he would get anxiety about the direction of this country. It was somewhat manageable, but this sort of anxiety is not good for a person. He was extremely healthy -- went to the gym everyday and ate everything he should and nothing he shouldn't. Lab results were always clean and even surpassed the majority of those his age. Other than the lack of sleep and stress he was under, no doctor would be able to predict any of this. Well, flash forward to today and I suspect it was too much to bare. He passed late last night during the hours he would typically be watching the news. Went into cardiac arrest and I suspect it was catalyzed from the stress of thinking about the political climate. I am putting it simply, but during these stressful times, don't forget that family is most important. Whatever is going on in the news is important for our country, but it doesn't mean you can't also focus on your family. When you stay up late to debate each other, and get in heated arguments, make sure you do something positive to relieve the anxiety. For us younger folks, it's easy to stay up late with our brainfog from being so heated, but to the older folks -- don't let it get to you. Enjoy the little detours in life.

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– namaste_trump 65 points 13 days ago +65 / -0

My condolences. your dad sounds like a stand up guy. I appreciate you posting this word of caution to this community even during this personal difficult time. your dad has clearly raised a good person!