Hetty58, it very much depends on the person. For some yes, panicking is overreacting, but don't forget about those whose mental health is fragile. I'm one of those people and I can't stand too much stress, that's why I decided that limiting the news is better for me. I'm not saying it's better for you or for anyone else, it just helps me. I guess, Conrelia is doing the same, she tries to help herself. Being upset about not having an opportunity to enjoy your life like you used to is not selfish, it's completely okay. You talk about caring for a terminally ill husband or bringing four small children up all alone and all these things are difficult, I agree! But not everyone has to do that, not everyone lives like you, or me, or Cornelia and it doesn't mean their problems are anyhow less than ours. People see something as their problem and it's not our business to judge them for that. If you don't consider not attending dance classes as a problem, that doesn't mean other people can't consider it as so.