Feeling so incredibly low

[StarlightGold]

these days. Scared, frustrated, tired...
A Beyond Our Nightmares administration who are getting away with every fucking thing, people thumbing their noses at social distancing because, by golly, they got to get to church and pray the virus away...
Part of me says to just be thankful that me and my loved ones are healthy and employed, but I can't help feeling totally overwhelmed by it all.
I know the whole world is katty-wampus right now, and I'm really grateful that I have this community to lean on and learn from.

[dawg day]

1. I know, starlight. It's hard to find hope.

I feel like the energy I get from hating Trump is all the power I have left.

[StarlightGold]

5. I know and still

hating anyone just saps us of precious emotional and mental energy we all need.
It's so difficult not to succumb to that, though. Just having you guys here helps a great deal. Try thinking of that if you feel those burning feelings again. I don't want you destroying your health because of the pantload in DC.

[LuckyCharms]

2. You are stronger than you know, and if you are prudent, you will get through it.

[lindysalsagal]

3. Get some laughs: real easy

[StarlightGold]

6. Oh yes,

laughter, stand-up, hilarious monologues are my go-to. Especially now.

Thanks for the suggestion!

[LiberalLoner]

4. Right there with you.

So grateful for everyone here.

[StarlightGold]

7. We're all here

if you need to vent. What are you doing to keep sane?

[LiberalLoner]

10. Trying to do creative stuff.

Mostly eating too much and doing mindless crap to pass the time and checking the case numbers and death counts way too many times a day. Exercising indoors just to try to keep anxiety down. How about you?

[StarlightGold]

11. Lots of baking,

reading, films, yoga and dance...

Make sure you get outside to get fresh air and sunshine. Just for 15-20 minutes. Feels great.
Maybe check news/numbers once a day, like in the mornings. Then turn your attention to other things for the rest of the day. Advice I need to heed as well. Your frame of mind will be much better.

[Marrah_Goodman]

8. All of us are going to have good days and bad days through this. You are not alone.

Yesterday I was so bummed out all I did was sleep. Today, it's not so bad. Keep your chin up.

[StarlightGold]

9. Thank you, Marrah,

you too. We have to protect ourselves emotionally and watch out for depression. It can sneak up on you before you know it. Sleeping all day, not feeling like doing anything, even things you used to enjoy, etc. A DU Group Hug is just what we all need!