Hmm well I don't really pay attention to the news anymore so um the best advice I can give you is to just forget about it...I live in a small town so I am not sure about big city problems too well. Sorry I wish I could be of more help but I'm kind of blank.

I don't watch the news either. We just live in such a negative world. All the TV shows that are so violent...what happened to some of the happy, funny make you feel good shows? I think when we have negative things going on in our life that causes our anxiety, why should we bombard our minds with the negative things on TV.

Well I watch the news all the time. When a bad news report is on I tell myself I guess my life could be worse. That didn't happen to me.

I turn off the TV when the news comes on, as well as reality shows like Survivor and Celebrity Apprentice. Whatever happened to heart, camaraderie, teamwork and positive relationship building? Seems everyone is out for themselves.

I like to tune into shows like NBC's Biggest Loser and their Thursday night comedy lineup though--warm, loving and hilarious!

Generally, when I am feeling overly sensitized or a going through a particularly anxious time...I don't watch the news. There is nothing on it that I need to hear about. And if there is something I have a specific interest in, I just google it.

I think that we, as a country, have become a bit addicted to the drama the news gives us and we are always looking for the "next big news story". And the media knows this. They spend so much time trying to "reel us in" to the latest drama and get us hooked. Stories are sensationalized and we are told about FAR more than we need to know, at least as far as I am concerned. I used to watch Nancy Grace every night, but you know......its just not good for me to hear about a child being murdered every night of the week. I know it happens and I know its horrible, but I don't need to LIVE it.

I don't know, I guess I am just getting old. But the news has changed. They discuss things now that NEVER would have been discussed 20 years ago. Their code of ethics has changed and its all about the dollar. For most of the channels anyway.

I do watch the news when global disasters happen though...like with Japan. I am very interested in how the countries survive and bring themselves together and how they deal with the crisis. I find it inspiring.....

Thanks for all the replies.
mattiemae: I always think the same thing after I hear the news come on. Why can't the news focus on positive stuff? haha

koolman: I loooove nbc's thursday night block of shows. I'm sad that Steve Carrel left the office. I like will farrell, but it just wont be the same. Also Parks & Recreation is hilarious! haha

lilygirl: You are def. not old. You look like you are 25....26 Tops on your picture lol

Simply turn off the tv. If it's the early news, say 5 or 6 pm, get out and do something relaxing. Take a walk or if you cycle, hop on your bike. Thirty minutes of even light to moderate exercise is a great stress reducer, it is medically proven. Don't focus on the negative aspects of the news, if you must have your news for the day, get it online or from the paper, but avoid graphic or disturbing events if they bother you. And don't think this is sissy, but yoga is also a good stress reliever. Helps you to practice slow breathing, or just a good thirty minute stretch routine with breathing. Get out with some friends. Focus on the positive, we already know there's enough bad in the world. All the best.

I'm guilty of watching the news most of the time. I suppose I'd be better off if I didn't, but I can't help myself.

Goldtopsam:
Thanks for the advice. You know, I haven't been on my bike these past few days, maybe I should hop on and ride.

Lance:
Yeah, I totaly get you. The news sometimes has a wierd way to keep us plugged in. I guess it's just another unnessesary stressor.

turn the news off, if it stresses you. as far as the bin-laden thing, i just hope and pray that our security guys are doing their jobs...