Discussion The risk of putting things off for too long

[TheVanishingPoint]

Ever wonder if constantly putting something off for whatever reason, whether it's fear, caution, that survival instinct kicking in, or just the feeling that "it's never the right time" could eventually turn into a serious problem? I mean the risk of reaching a point where you no longer get to decide on your own terms. One sudden event, an accident, a stroke… and that choice, whatever it was, is no longer yours to make. Is that something that crosses your mind? Does the thought bother you?

 

[User111885]

Ever wonder if constantly putting something off for whatever reason, whether it's fear, caution, that survival instinct kicking in, or just the feeling that "it's never the right time" could eventually turn into a serious problem? I mean the risk of reaching a point where you no longer get to decide on your own terms. One sudden event, an accident, a stroke… and that choice, whatever it was, is no longer yours to make. Is that something that crosses your mind? Does the thought bother you?

yes

 

[Kali_Yuga13]

Yeah. That's why it's good to have a living will, DNR, worked out what what you're beliefs and conscience should circumstances take a drastic turn for the worse, ways and means secured as a type of insurance policy and ideally a trusted person to be an advocate in the case that communication becomes an issue.

For some people merely owning a gun satisfies the "just in case" fears. The caveat is that being prepared can tip the scales toward an impulsive decision. Sort of like junk food, once it's in the cupboard it's going to get eaten so best not to buy it in the first place.