Can conservatism also be construed to be someone whos past was so mentally crazy that they don't want to change from their peace of mind?

Whether we are, or have ever been, subject to a mentally crazy part is I think beside the point.  We naturally learn in our lives as we grow and mature to handle the world as it is given to us, as we apprehend it.  So naturally once we become comfortable with that we are not comfortable with changes because our lives are all based on living it as we have become accustomed to it. 

https://www.salon.com/2013/10/21/inside_the_conservative_brain_tea_partiers_are_afraid_partner/

https://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/12/28/conservatives-fear-center-brain/

https://www.salon.com/2013/09/15/inside_the_conservative_brain_what_explains_their_wiring/

https://www.alternet.org/story/155210/why_is_the_conservative_brain_more_fearful_the_alternate_reality_right-wingers_inhabit_is_terrifying

You can construe anything at anytime in anyway you would like.  In my book, as long as you don't hurt yourself and anyone/animal along the way, your reality is entirely up to you.  You are allowed to perceive things any way that suits your fancy. :) :)

nnaybe