Originally Posted by
RemoveB4flght
You've provided insight, clarification, and pretty much told him to go outside and get some sunshine and listen to the birds.
Some people have a genetic tendency to wallow in doubt and stress. Like the last FO I flew with said: "I know I wasn't supposed to have earbuds in cruise, but I just got tired of listening to this captain b*tch about everything...."
I swear, the day people realize to not worry about what they can’t control, is the day they wake up a little happier each day.