Feeling so so
HI Friends,
Ever since the election I have been feeling stressed. I was okay until Jan 20th when the reality of the situation really set in. I am trying to keep calm. I have been trying to limit my exposure to the news, but it's hard.
I went to a new counselor on Thurs, she seemed nice. She recommended an Anxiety workbook (by Edmund Bourne) I am going to try to get myself a copy.
today is a sunny day, I plan to do some reading and going for a walk later, I'll have to bundle up since it is cold.
Big hugs to you all.
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so glad you are doing o.k. glad to see your posts here. enjoy your walk. yes , glad the sun is out....today is day 3 of sunshine, for me also... but more rain on way coming week and some snow showers tomorrow. take care and hugs for good days
Hi Linda, i'm so glad you're going to enjoy a peaceful walk, and reading time :) wishing you much peace, and comfort :) i'm so proud of you for remaining strong, and wishing you continued good experiences, speaking with your counselor, and also having much relaxing time, to enjoy peacefulness :)
i know the news can be very unsettling, and upsetting too. i sometimes don't watch the news, as it can make me anxious too. i have some days, where i watch HLN news, it gives a variety of news, sports, weather, and miscellaneous news, i try to avoid abc, cbs, cnn, fox news, and msnbc, as they are very much into all of the political going on's, and that can bring stress, and anxiety. our local news mentioned about how to "de-news" ourselves for a few days, or so, to help us get re-balanced again :)
i'm always here, if you need to talk :)
spring season is coming soon, it's gonna be so nice, to be able to enjoy some gardening, growing flowers, tomatoes, and blossoming into many more good, peaceful times :)
always feel free to reach out to us, our dear friend :)
sending our love, peaceful positive energy, and our most warmest friendship hugs :)
i'm enjoying a blueberry iced coffee in honor of you our dear friend :) i enjoying my gift card you gave me in february :)
Take good care, your health comes first :)
I hope you find comfort from the book you've been recommended to. Yes, these are stressful times, not only in the states but in the world too. Feel better soon. http://www.thecpdiary.com
Everyone I know, including me, suffered from post-election psychosis. Now, a few months later, we are watching in horror as our juvenile-in-chief, who suffers from a variety of psychiatric disorders, shows every day that he's unfit. I used to watch only politics. I had to stop. I took a long break from news. Now I watch a little bit, and resist the temptation to go back to my old habits. Chris is right; your health comes first. I am sick without following politics. I am not as sick when I don't follow politics.