Q: Nothing is technically wrong. My job is stable. My relationships are fine. My houseplants are alive. I drink water voluntarily. And yet I feel uneasy — as if something catastrophic is overdue. — Waiting for Impact A: You are describing a condition known as adequate. This can be unsettling. Many adults become so accustomed to chaos that its absence feels like a clerical error. When nothing is collapsing, the brain begins scanning for smoke. If none is found, it may light a