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Fear After Shootings - How to Talk to Family and Friends

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      Shootings are all over the news here in the U.S.  And not to get too political, but I don't want another panicked call from my daughter that she is being evacuated due to a shooting. She's been through two (so far......)  The panic I feel when I get a call from her about another shooting she's involved in is indescribable.   We shouldn't have to live like this.   There were two shootings in one day in the U.S. yesterday, and I had to stop looking at social media because of the nonstop coverage and horrible photos. There are many things that can trigger an asthma attack, and one of them is fear.  There was a LOT of fear after yesterday's shootings.  One gunman was caught in one state, but the other state's shooter is still on the loose.   Fear causing an asthma attack    Strong emotions are a known asthma trigger. Any emotion such as laughter, crying, anger, or fear can trigger an asthma attack. And it's har...