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daftoptms
daftoptms

I  know I'll ruffle some feathers,  but 45 is gonna give me a stroke.  I can't look at his orange face, hear his voice without going through a full-blown panic attack. I  actually get nauseous. I have to turn the channel the second I hear something about him on the news. I've even lost sleep.  This all sounds dramatic, but its true 


Has anyone else gone through this?  This is the first-time anyone has brought me to my knees the mere thought of them


I'm worried about America and it's affecting me mentally and physically.  The North Korea ordeal has me thinking bombs are coming so I sit and look around outside and any loud noises freaks me out. Mike's getting frustrated with me bc it's all I talk about. He says things I can't control are making you sick and he's right.


I have started painting and writing again and they help a lot.  I only watch comedies now on TV.

OlderCPer
OlderCPer
I think there might be quite a few folks losing sleep over the state of our Country these days.
daftoptms
daftoptms
Even their health care plan scares me. Pre existing conditions? That covers mental health illness. I have great insurance with Mike, but I do have Medicare which is something else theyre trying to control and/or change... or get rid of
tommymott
tommymott
I totally agree with you. I see many different articles that state that the current administration is hazardous for the mental health of all U.S. and world citizens!
arfie
arfie
It is the traditional talking head news format which set me into full psychotic fury. Learning how to eliminate their sensationalism from my diet was my first therapy breakthrough, wa-a-ay back in the 80's when the office water cooler was the only Facebook available. I still keep up with current events, but I do my own research rather than help the newest talking heads with their ratings.

It is good you are keeping up, Daf, but might I suggest you take a look at your sources? The brains behind the talking heads are more inciting than informative. They's just after the ratings. Murder, rape and anarchy are what sell. . .
daftoptms
daftoptms
Arfie, Mike is my filter. I leave the room. Mike likes to stay informed bc with 45 you don't know what's going on. Mike can usually handle it, but even he can't take it sometimes and he has a strong stomach.

45 is EVERYWHERE on FB so I scroll down and it takes forever. The hatred is palpable on both sides

I only post my crazy humor to lighten the mood and it helps a lot of ppl. I have a following that feels the same way so they look forward to my posts.

Between the religious and political posts it's hair pulling
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Do what you have to do to preserve your sanity. I don't watch the news either. Mike is right. It's beyond out control. I'm not gonna go out and organize a match against war or whatever. It's enough for me to keep myself sane and stable I can't worry about the world and its problems too. Kudos to anyone who can and does though. Not my circus and certainly not my monkeys
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you daft..... I know that a lot of people agree..... I really want my American friends to have good healthcare......xo
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
I agree it's all very anxiety-provoking. Sadly I deactivated my Facebook because it was too much negativity, and I've felt much better since. I hate to say it but I've shifted my focus to the loved ones closest to me and kind of tuned out the political news. I know I should stay informed but I just can't handle the anxiety...
MrMojoRisin
MrMojoRisin
I follow politics closely, and it's bloody traumatic for me too. Not so much the jackass himself, but the millions and millions of Americans that share his racist, misogynist, sickening megalomania. Glad I'm Canadian, but it still feels wayyy too close.

Time to move to Vanuatu.
ConfidentialNameHere
ConfidentialNameHere
I definitely relate to the same worries a number of you have mentioned... I try to focus on anything I have the ability to change, but right now it seems hard to take any action I'd be happy with. Additionally, when I hear about bs like the house of reps somehow accepting such a terrible healthcare bill (thankfully, it almost certainly won't get by the senate), and Comey getting fired in the middle of a vital investigation, I start to feel pretty demoralized. I'm afraid to discuss these topics with most people because they just seem to feel awful when I bring it up, and we don't seem to accomplish anything in the discussion.

All that said, I greatly appreciate being able to vent a bit here with all of you. It's sad to think so many people are feeling the same way as we are, but at least we aren't alone in this struggle.
daftoptms
daftoptms
Im so glad I can express myself here! I was a little leery but I had to get it off my chest. I'm really scared and I weep for America everyday. It's so sad.
Melise
Melise
Regardless of politic views, the country is in the toilet. I am on no side, but I, too, had to remove myself from social media and mainstream news. Both were black clouds over my day and making me either more depressed and/or anxious.
I thank you for the courage to vent your concerns. I think this is a safe place, no matter your views. I have found that reshifting my focus has helped and actually researching (in depth) the politic choices that terrify me. I hope you find some peace.
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