Am i overthinking?

So today I was outside with my toddler playing and walking around on our block close to our yard (she was trying to catch a bird lol) anyway, the road we live in gives a good amount of traffic
Then a car slowed down (I didn’t think too much of it because I come to realize ppl slow down when kids are out) next thing you know I hear “hey neighbor”, old man rolling down his window stopped his car to say it, I instantly thought wtf and I never saw him around before, I watched him a bit and he was driving slow as he was driving away, creeped me the fuck out, called my husband right away which he was only 5 minutes away
It really freaked me out, I always felt safe in my neighborhood (though only been here for 2 years) I hate telling my husband stuff like this because he be reaching but I had to and also i can’t sleep now yall, my husband put chairs on all the doors
I work out early morning in our basement and told him to do the same down in the cellar door to outside, even told him to block the windows. I felt and still feel so uneasy about it and now I don’t feel comfortable taking my children out when my husband isn’t home

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Maybe ask who he is? Could have been a neighbor you never met. Could have been a weirdo. Where do you live?

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In the nicest way possible, seek therapy

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I can understand feeling uncomfy/ spooked but the chairs on the doors and blocking the windows seem a little much.. I wouldn’t automatically assume he means harm but I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry

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With how the world is it’s not crazy to overthink, especially with your children involved. Maybe if you see him again and he slows to say something ask him who he is, like said. He could be a new neighbor or a friend of a neighbor that’s seen you around, could be friendly but you always keep your guard up even if you know the neighbors too. Put them cameras up if it helps keep your mind at ease!

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It’s great to be concerned and cautious but when you let that fear overpower you from living your daily life I think it’s time to seek help.

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....you're over reacting

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You're reinforcing your anxiety by putting chairs on the doors, blocking out windows and never going out again on your own. You're basically confirming to your brain that you're under threat even though there is no evidence that you are and you're only making this worse for yourself with your child watching and learning.

I agree with the advice above. It is good to take precautions but don't live in fear. Be aware of your surroundings, take a mental note of his car and reg no. Put up a front door camera, this is generally good to have etc.

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