As a college student I fear that I could get killed in a university shooting any day now.
You’re far more likely to choke to death or fall down the stairs or have a cerebral hemorrhage.
Cold comfort.
True. Any time I’m on a plane I have a small nagging fear it will crash. Facts about car accidents don’t help much. Nor does my driving improve. The feeling of powerlessness is what generates a lot of the fear. Right now I have something in my life that I’m powerless to ensure will turn out well. Easy to let the worst possibility to take over your thoughts, even if unlikely. But that is a bit like going out everyday afraid you will be hit by a bus. Sure, that’s possible, but does no good to obsess over.