How do you plan to stay sane during Trump 2.0?

[liberalmediaaddict]

Wondering what other members plans are to stay mentally, physically and emotionally healthy during Trump’s second term?

The only thing we know for certain is that every day he's president is going to be pure chaos. We all experienced his first term which was an endless barrage of scary headlines, threatening tweets, incompetence and unnecessary stress. Every crisis requiring presidential leadership is going to be made a hundred times worse by Trump and his corrupt and unqualified administration. And the media is going to continue to sanewash his daily delusional rants because it's good for ratings.

Personally my goal is to avoid the sound of Trump’s voice and boycott 24 hour news networks. I may end up deleting my social media accounts if they turn into nothing but reaction posts to Trump’s latest trolling.

It's definitely not going to be easy. And the hardest part is going to be to contain my anger at the 77 million Americans who voted to return this demented clown and his circus to the White House.

[hlthe2b]

1. Honestly... Taking it day by day, hour by hour. But I am worried that many will give up.

We all have our limits and when hope disappears... I hope all can find comfort in friends, family, community...

Right now, I am spurred forward by the example of Los Angelinos.

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. A lot less political TV. Will re-engage for the 2026 midterms.

Meanwhile will be constantly scanning DU LBN....that's all I feel like subjecting myself to the coming reality.

[LuvLoogie]

59. I won't engage the midterms either, beyond voting. I'm 63

Tomorrow the 16th will mark the 1st anniversary of my quadruple bypass surgery. Had a heart attack on January 13th last year. Was admitted to the hospital. Angiogram/CT the next day. Surgery two days after that.

October November December of this year was just too mentally, emotionally taxing. Affecting me physically, too. I've done too much health work in the last year to give in to a civil society that rests on its laurels and allowed this fucker the presidency twice.

I'll follow Mexico's politics. There is real hope and progress there. There isn't a whole wing of political power over there looking to fuck over half the population. Mexico politics may be corrupt, but the racist/hate element is in decline there. Not on the rise like here. I'll concentrate on maintaining a motive of calm and safety.

[LuvLoogie]

3. Ignore/avoid the MAGA I know. Stop watching MSM News...

Follow the TikTok refugees to RedNote. Eat more fiber.

[Squaredeal]

37. We no longer watch or read anything political

Avoiding political discussions with anyone. My wife “sleeps” anyone she follows on Facebook who mentions any MAGA BS. We more keep to ourselves now. I’m concentrating on finishing house projects that I put off earlier. She crochets again and focuses on developing new dinner menus.

[elleng]

4. No plans, sorry to say.

Couple of difficult days.

[pfitz59]

5. Finally write my novel

Binge watch TV shows I missed. Bread and circuses.

[IzzaNuDay]

6. Like I did during 1.0

I was working then so it was easy to ignore until I retired. This time, I’ll binge watch shows, read books, enjoy my hobbies, commune with nature, and look forward to Randy Rainbow’s next video.

[mnhtnbb]

46. Randy Rainbow will definitely be back in business!

Or, maybe he's had enough? I always looked forward to his latest video. He is a very clever and funny man.

[IzzaNuDay]

53. Randy Rainbow is touring this year

so I am definitely going back to see him when the show is in town. He knows he’s got new material coming!

[Eko]

7. I'm going to fight back.

[Abolishinist]

27. I see where you're going with this.

You want to be a part of Hegseth's inner circle, party with him on weekends, don't cha!

[Intractable]

9. Edibles

[Blue Full Moon]

24. Me too and a glass of wine.

[Dave Bowman]

10. Looks like I picked the wrong decade to stop sniffing glue.

[Permanut]

32. I'm going to riff on your idea of watching good old movies..

starting with "Airplane".

By the way and off topic, my little partner and I watched "2001: A Space Odyssey" last night, for the first time in many years.

[BlueKota]

11. I don't watch the news anymore

I basically just read headlines, and if something looks like it will set me off my anxiety and depression buttons I avoid it. I come here less but when I do I try to look for threads on Democrat Representatives who are still fighting the good fight. I also try and keep an eye out for any big news that I should stay aware of and the fun threads in the lounge.

Mainly I try to stay busy around the house, play with my dog, read, watch programs that have nothing to do with politics, and play internet games. I also have had so many family members, friends,doctors, and therapists reminding me that worrying won't make anything better, and that there is nothing I can do right now to prevent the shit show, anyway, and my falling apart would only make it all even worse. So even though I have a lot of fears about these next four years I am trying not to sink into total despair. So far I am holding it together, but time will tell.

[liberalmediaaddict]

19. Thanks for the great suggestions

The fear is what really gets my heart racing. Dreading the future. Not knowing what Trump is capable of if he's backed into a corner.

[J_William_Ryan]

12. "How do you plan to stay sane during Trump 2.0?"

Enjoying watching Trump fail.

The lawsuits that hobble his fascist agenda, the defection of Congressional Republicans not willing to sign on to Trump’s insanity, campaign promises broken, and Trump voters’ buyer’s remorse as the nation turns against Trump, realizing their mistake, his falling approval rating, Americans desperately counting the days until Trump is gone.

[electric_blue68]

36. Your post to God's/The Goddess's E-Mail!

[moonscape]

13. Was already denied an

induced coma which caught me without a back-up plan.

[Ping Tung]

14. Good books,. coffee, liberal use of profanity when I hear, read, see, the insanity part of America.

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[Emile]

15. Walk on treadmill and watch movies. When

warm weather returns I have plenty of things to keep me busy.

[vapor2]

16. May leave cable tv, add more hot yoga classes

more music, prepare for any war

[Prairie Gates]

17. As of January 20, I'm off this board and all political news

Good luck to all. Life's too short for this kind of garbage.

[3catwoman3]

18. I'm not sure. I'm usually quite the optimist - a glass 7/8ths full...

...kind of girl, but that is proving very hard to come by just now.

I'm beyond horrified that TCF was elected a second time. I can't even find a good single adjective to describe how I'm feeling.

I miss watching Nicolle Wallace and Lawrence O'Donnell but I'm mostly staying away because I can't bear to see or hear anything about Donald Fucking Trump. He is thoroughly repulsive.

[chowmama]

20. Keep singing

Keep working, keep making and creating.

And, whenever I get a chance, keep fighting.

[stillcool]

21. "Stay"?

[BigmanPigman]

25. HA! Ditto!

[4th gen blue]

22. Tune it out.

I feel like every time I turn on the TV or social media we are getting rolled again. I can't take that day after day, so I'll stay outside and offline as much as possible.

[Johonny]

23. Focus on my family

I won't watch cable news, I won't watch the orange fucker. I wont read a tweet. Interact on Facebook.

Can't wait to vote staight Democratic ticket in 2026.

If any conservative begs me for money I will walk away from them. Anyone that tries to support or endorse this madness is dead to me. Seriously, done with any GOP voting state or voter.

[canetoad]

26. Not an American

So maybe it's not fair of me to comment. I'll keep doing everything I currently do to keep sane in a world in which I am fast becoming a relic because I refuse to be chained to a tiny computer that keeps me at everyone's beck and call.

I'll rise early, summer and winter. Take my dog to the beach, catch up with dog-loving friends. I'll garden, build things, draw and paint things, cook for myself and a friend round the corner cos he's too thin!

Whether anyone pays attention or not, I'll refuse to march to anyone's drum, but make sure I'm on top of my messages and emails - ONLY if they are important.

And every single day, make sure I spend time on DU; check my friends here, add what little I can to the conversation and hopefully try to keep some spirits up in what is going to be a fraught four years.

[EarlG]

28. I discovered something interesting recently

I used to watch cable news regularly. I'd have it on all day in the background while working. Since the election, I haven't watched cable news at all. Instead I've just been getting news from DU. Today I watched the Hegseth hearings, and it occurred to me that I don't miss cable news at all, because it's not really news, it's just 24 hours of mostly useless opinions.

When I was watching the Hegseth hearing today, I was watching live news as it happened. I didn't need a cable news host and eight talking heads in boxes explaining to me what I was seeing, or what the ramifications were, or how this was going to be great for Democrats, or bad for Democrats, or whatever.

It occurred to me that this is how I used to consume the news back in the day. I'd read the paper in the morning, read DU during the day to find out what was going on at that moment, and then maybe consume an hour of opinion in the evening, perhaps followed by the Daily Show. I think that's partly because cable news actually used to be more diverse in terms of the political leanings of their hosts, so I could tune out when there was stuff on that I didn't want to watch. (It's crazy to think that MSNBC's evening lineup used to be Tucker Carlson followed by Chris Matthews followed by Keith Olbermann). Ultimately, back then I wasn't mainlining hours and hours of "political strategists" just endlessly talking and ultimately delivering very little.

So I think my new regime is to consume more direct news, and less cable news talking head opinion. I think it's working for me so far...

[Abolishinist]

41. I agree, especially with the 'talking heads' part.

Prior to the election, I was a regular viewer of CNN and MSNBC. I tuned in frequently, drawn to their coverage of the political landscape and the promise of informed analysis. However, in the aftermath of the election, I’ve come to realize that much of their programming consists of talking heads who seem more focused on fostering an informal back-and-forth rather than engaging in meaningful debate or thoughtful examination of critical issues.

This realization has been disheartening, as it seems we’ve entered a new era where logic and reason are increasingly devalued in favor of sensationalism and entertainment. The media, instead of challenging ideas or fostering a deeper understanding, often prioritizes soundbites and performative discussions. This shift reflects a broader trend in public discourse, where emotional appeals and polarized rhetoric overshadow evidence-based arguments and nuanced dialogue.

[KentuckyWoman]

29. I stopped watching TV news last summer.

New free and social media free has helped a lot. I don't really consider DU social media.

Also, unfortunately the matriarch of the MAGA wing of the family passed away and they've all frittered off. I am saved of having to deal with THAT mess and managed to keep the part of her brood that have some sense.

My friendships got a little rearrangement during the first term. Where I live he has a good measure of support, but most have the good sense to shut up about it. Hopefully that continues.

[carpetbagger]

30. Quit my federal job, get off billionaire social media, maybe move to Canada.

Wait for a moment to reengage, like an Occupy Wall Street or Camp Casey moment. Or live out my life in Canada, or in the UK near my son, whose trans spouse is about to lose his officer's commission and take off for Ireland.

[geojazz]

31. Lots of reading & listening to music!!

[electric_blue68]

33. It partly depends on whether they slash Medicaid which provides my good assissted living facilty, and meals....

And meds with low co-pays.
I don't know how my state-of-mind will remain away from despair if that happens, even living in NYC.

If I'm safe there (here): very little TV re drumphf; will be here on DU, other text info, the MSNBC crew of Joy, Jen, Rachael & Lawrence.
Also Brian Lerher WNYC-AM who is not MSM.

Lot's of favorite Fictional TV, my art making, and crafting including jewelry making, yarn craft, listening to music [wish I pjayed an instrument], kitten, puppy, baby goats, and meerkat vids, look at others art & crafting, science interests, Science Fiction e-books re library, parks & Botanic Gardens on free, low cost days mid April on till early Fall. Maybe Museums, as well.
Lucky I have so many interests!

I need to relearn some of my Tai Chi; credit 10 yrs of solid practice, 4 yrs of tapering off with free from aches & pains unless injured.
Time with, phone calls, text w family, and friends.

Maybe some other things. 👍

[sakabatou]

34. Let's see here...

Pretty much no news from anywhere besides DU
Catching up on TV series I haven't finished or started watching

[Permanut]

35. The Serenity Prayer..

Focus on what I can do and what I can't do.

Incidentally. the Serenity Prayer includes a request that I would be able to accept the things I can't change; my interpretation is that I absolutely do not have to accept Mango Mussolini and his clown show, only that I can't change what they are doing singlehandedly.

[Midnight Writer]

54. My plan, as well.

There is absolutely nothing I can do about this situation except vote (assuming I get the opportunity again) and support causes I believe in.

I have to conform to reality, and that reality is that citizens like me are powerless against billionaires and corporations and corrupt government officials.

Therefore, I try not to worry about what will come. If the worst happens I will deal with it the best I can. Worrying merely increases the damage to myself.

[Aristus]

38. I'm going to drink a lot.

You know, more than I do already.

I’ve only sampled several hundred of the cocktails in my bar book, which has recipes for over a thousand.

Something to look forward to.

Something to hope for: tfg dying in office, sooner rather than later. And hopefully in a hilariously undignified manner.

[NoRethugFriends]

39. Am not expecting to stay sane.

[nini]

40. Turn off the mediawhores

Oh how I miss mediawhoresonline ha

Get actual new at legit websites and limit how much of that I do.

I will not let them live rent free in my head and drive me crazy.

Chaos is their weapon to keep us distracted and unorganized. If we’re going to fight back how we can be effective if we’re letting all their lies and distractions dominate our every thought?

[ALBliberal]

42. Family close friends beer DU lots of crochet my mini aussies Payton and OKeefe

For me? Seems a bit like Covid isolation sadly more serious. Much more.

[LeftInTX]

43. One day at a time.

So how many days until.......???

[misanthrope]

44. Who said I am sane?

We're in a simulacrum, right?

[Ferryboat]

45. Make my dog happy

Retired, wife joins me in Aug.
Walk the dogs in nearby forested area.
Check DU for any news.
Stay home much as possible listening to music and reading.

Off the streets by 4 to stay away from everyone getting off work and in a hurry.

[Efilroft Sul]

47. Nuked all my social media except for Mastodon as a fundamental part of staying sane.

So no more Nazis in cyberspace or meatspace.

Other things to stay sane: Be the best freelance marketing writer for my clients, help the kids, love the wife, read and write for fun, take long walks and bike rides, play games, and enjoy the dog. Not necessarily in that order.

I accept the fact that the world is going to hell, but if that hell ever intrudes upon my world, hell should expect me to be unforgiving. Until then, I remain watchful.

[hawkeye21]

48. That's THE question

I keep struggling with it. I'm glad I'm retired, because I don't think I could get up and go to work every day under Dictator Trump. I couldn't work as a teacher, I know that, because I'd be attacking Trump and MAGA every damn minute.

Sometimes I think of Anne Frank and John McCain and the untold numbers who have faced far worse than even Trump and managed to keep their sanity and even to see the good in the midst of the cruelty and the evil.

Joy has been sucked out of everything. All that I believed in, like you, has been crushed. I've always been a fan of quotes, and the one Abraham Lincoln kept on his desk in the Oval Office is one I often share with those going through tough times: "And this, too, shall pass." That's the best I can come up with. But if that helped Lincoln through his many personal travails and the angst of the first Civil War, it should be good enough even now. At least, I hope so.

[Mysterian]

49. Laugh at the idiot MAGAs as their world falls apart

Of course, my world will be falling apart too, but I will take some satisfaction in saying "I told you so."

[beaglelover]

50. We have not watched cable news since the election. We're going to the gym more and my husband is spending more

time in his gardens. Our plan is to basically ignore the goings on in DC for the next 4 years. We have no control over what DC will do so there is no reason or need to stress over it. Hopefully the Democrats can get their act together in time to win the mid terms and in 2028. But with the recent changes to social media I'm not too hopeful. Too many stupid people in this country who believe everything they read and see on places like X and TikTok.

[walkingman]

51. It will be a nightmare every single day ☮

I smoke two joints in the morning
I smoke two joints at night
I smoke two joints in the afternoon
It makes me feel all right
I smoke two joints in time of peace
And two in time of war
I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints
And then I smoke two more

[pamdb]

52. not sure its possible

I picked a bad time to cut down on my daily glass of wine. Trying to at least limit it to maybe 2 or 3 times a week. However, I do have my sleep gummies. Get to sleep, stay asleep. relax.

We've dropped Joe and Mica right after they bent the knee. Now it's just The Weekend and maybe an hour of Nicky. Although I am going to start recording Rachel now that she's back.

Limit my time on different news sites.

Immersing myself in 15th century England. War of the Roses. Richard, Edward, Henry...all the gang.

Not buying anything we don't absolutely need. MY 2015 Subaru hasn't even gotten to 50,000 mile yet so no new car for awhile.

Keeping bills down. Paying off mortgage. Fun stuff.

BritBox and Acorn and PBS.

[Clouds Passing]

55. Turned off msm news before the "election".

Might severely lessen my time online because I cannot tolerate seeing or hearing about the notsees and their shit show of destruction. In this case denial is your friend. Resistance is your best friend.

Spend as much time with family as possible. Started the Swedish Death Cleaning, will continue until completed! Do more qigong. Do more creative projects. Delve more deeply into spiritual side of life. Learn to laugh again. Be the calm in the eye of the raging storm.

May we all make our little portion of earth the utopia of our highest dreams.

[dem4decades]

56. Not watching any news and enjoying an occasional expresso martini has worked so far.

I have only so many days/weeks/years left, I can't waste them being preoccupied with Trump or Trump trash. Sorry.

[FullySupportDems]

57. Reading here and sometimes commenting

For me it's what helps. I watch Free Speech TV too.

[sinkingfeeling]

58. Leaving the country.

[VBNMW]

60. Like every year, every president

Live my life. Achieve personal goals. You get one life to live, why waste it watching and following others live theirs?

[sakabatou]

61. Try and not watch anything political

[BlueTsunami2018]

62. I don't.

I’m finally letting go of this persona I’ve had to fake my entire life and going absolutely batshit.