Asking ourselves, “What is the worst thing that could happen?” is often a question posed by counselors and therapists to help anxiety-ridden patients cope with various situations. Picturing the worst-case scenarios coming true, as well as coming up with solutions for changing one’s reaction to daily stressors is reported to be a life-changing strategy. The renovations at our own post office due to asbestos mitigation could be creating a new version of over-reaction called postal-mania.


