As a prepper, even though our numbers are growing, we have a pretty unique view of the world.  Because of that view, there are things people outside our sphere say to us over and over when they learn of our survival mindset. And if you are one of those unprepared folks, let me put you on notice. There are some things preppers are sick of hearing.

Don't get me wrong. Most of us love to answer questions if you're really serious about becoming more self-reliant. (If you want to get started prepping, check out this guide.) But if you're just asking about your "crazy friend" out of morbid curiosity, we're not too interested in satisfying that.

10 things preppers are sick of hearing

Have you heard any of the following things preppers are sick of hearing from a significant other, a family member, friend, or acquaintance? I've heard all these things more than once, so I can't be alone, right? (For more prepper solidarity, check out this article.)

I've included my responses to the top 10 things preppers are sick of hearing.

10.) Don't you already have enough X?

Have you ever thrown something in your grocery cart only for the person at the store with you to say, "Don't we have enough toilet paper/soup/rice/Oreo cookies?" Or perhaps you open the hall closet and dodge the avalanche of paper towel rolls and your visitor says, "Got enough paper towels?"