Re:No general method to detect fraud
by spywaregorilla on Friday June 11, 2021 @09:50AM
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I don't think you're claiming otherwise, but just to be clear, this is generally perceived as a bad thing, psychologically, along the lines of OCD/paranoia/anxiety. This is not a healthy approach, and it's concerning that some responders below seem to think it's a good idea.
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Re:No general method to detect fraud
by etempleton on Friday June 11, 2021 @10:09AM
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No, and to be clear, this is not a good approach to life. I was being a bit glib in my comment. I am not advocating for anyone to actually think in this way. I do indeed suffer from OCD/paranoia/anxiety, though it is currently well managed with medication.
For anyone that actually thinks in this way, as I do, I recommend seeking help. It took me half my life to actually get help and I realized after being on medication just how bad my anxiety was. It is good to be cautious, but when you see daggers everywhere it is probably time to get help.
depends if it gives you anxiety. I think the healthy approach is "Prepare for the worst, hope for the best"
I don't need to live in constant fear of the worst, but it helps to be prepared for it
Re:No general method to detect fraud
by spywaregorilla on Friday June 11, 2021 @10:15AM
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That's not catastrophic thinking then. Catastrophic thinking tends to fixate on irrational concerns, like, "Did I run over a person on my drive home and not notice" or "is that stranger planning to kill me?".
"prepare for the worst" is super vague, because the worst is unbounded in implausibility.
Re:No general method to detect fraud
by etempleton on Friday June 11, 2021 @10:23AM
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Unlikely, but not impossible. That is how I would describe my thinking when not on medication. Worrying about if I ran over someone without realizing it is an exact worry I have had.
Re:No general method to detect fraud
by spywaregorilla on Friday June 11, 2021 @12:24PM
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Do you mind sharing what medication has worked for you and any downsides you've experienced?
Re:No general method to detect fraud
by etempleton on Friday June 11, 2021 @12:59PM
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Escitalopram has worked well for me. I don't really experience any side effects, but it did take a few months to adjust and feel totally normal. Some sleepiness and a feeling like I could not concentrate fully during that break in period, but both of those subsided.