S T R E S S

[LuckyCharms]

This is why I will never forgive the bastard in the White House.

It is rarely talked about, but I wonder how many Americans he is making physically ill by his antics.

Blood pressure issues, heart attacks, anger issues, victims of Trump induced violence.

I'm spending Labor Day wondering what the dreamers are going to do if they get deported.

So that guy? Fuck him. Fuck that guy sideways.

[onecaliberal]

1. My husband had a very stressful job, but he was irate about the election results and he ended up

Having a big stroke November 30th. He will likely never work again. I have no doubt that electing that huge steaming pile of orange maggot shit played a part in the stroke.

[MLAA]

3. Sending you both healing thoughts 🦋

[onecaliberal]

4. Thank you.

[treestar]

2. Yes even if it works out

you still have the stress of wondering. If you are on the ACA you don't have the same feeling of safety about it continuing. Likewise the DACA recipients - now they don't know if their current college/career is gonig to continue/work out in the end. Even if it does in the end, it's still up in the air somewhat.

[Cary]

27. There is irreparable damage

[SunSeeker]

5. For decades, I haven't lived in fear of someone starting a nuclear war...until now.

[Still In Wisconsin]

6. I think generalized stress is probably the most universal effect of the TRUMP Presidency.

Trump's M.O. is to spread chaos, fear, and anxiety, and we're all paying the price for it. Don't get me wrong, my family is relatively secure, and I'm well aware that my level of anxiety is nowhere near the levels being experienced by other groups (dreamers, other immigrants, non- straight folks, non-white folks, and many others). Still, that stress is there for sure. My wife and I don't sleep well, and we could sure use the mental health coverage/benefits that Scott Walker took away a couple years back.

Will he start a war to distract from his Russia problems? Yeah, probably. Will it be nuclear? Probably not, but could be. Is he an unstable bigoted motherfucker who will do anything he thinks will make him feel better? Definitely, yeah. So here we are.

What to do... I walk my faithful old dog, and talk all these things over with him. I find his responses most reassuring... he wags his tail, looks up at me with those big brown eyes, and trots along like the consistent friend he's always been. Find something like that.

Shalom.

[sprinkleeninow]

15. Our fur daughter freely gives moushy kisses after climbing up on your chest.

The hummers and variety of other feathered buddies feeding take away the stress for periods of time.

But then, wham, the disturbing reality comes back in. Then it's repeat the healing beneficent stuff. Roller coaster.

We're seeking a steady even keel as when we had the magnificent and true President Barack Obama as our leader.

Peace be unto you as well.
~sprink

[Scarsdale]

7. My blood pressure

meds have been increased. My doctor advised me to stop reading about tRump, but I told him it is impossible. He dislikes him, too. He had an "Remove Walker" (Wisconsin) bumper sticker on his car during that fiasco. Now my stomach is acting up. I hope my ulcer is not becoming active again. I LOATHE anything tRump, including his vile family of grifting "kids". Worst family EVER to inhabit the WH. Thanks gop I hope he taints your party for decades to come. Was the Russian money worth THIS??

[keithbvadu2]

8. "Was the Russian money worth THIS??" - It was to Trump. He doesn't care about America.

[Blue_true]

9. I am no Doctor. My stomach acts up when I get stressed for long periods.

I drink flavored milk kifir regularly and that makes my stomach fine. The taste is an acquired taste, it tastes a little sweeter than buttermilk, a little more sour and thicker than a yogurt shake. But it really works for me.

[sprinkleeninow]

16. Yeah, kefir is goood! And good for you. eom

[Doreen]

10. I have never been on of those people who

hate anyone ( even ones I have been abused by ) but I have learned since November that I actually am capable of hate. It really scares me and makes me feel bad about myself to allow that but it is extremely extremely hard to not.

[sprinkleeninow]

18. I've found myself capable of extreme loathing and disgust.

It's a toxic and damaging counter 'virtue'/quality that he brings.

Maybe there's a tiny something there in all of us and he just ignites that to start a conflagration.

I tell myself that he and they are not worth them making me sick.

Let it be on them.
Judgment be upon them.

Peace be unto you.
~sprink

[PdxSean]

11. Wait, wait!!!

Is fucking sideways a bad thing?

[cilla4progress]

12. I'm in

Fear a lot.

[mtngirl47]

13. Since November 9th I have not been able to concentrate

or work like I normally do.

I find my lists and projects half done because EVERY FREAKING DAY he causes some kind of shit storm. Screw him and everyone who voted for him.

[Chakaconcarne]

14. time to disconnect for a while?

just a thought.

[DesertRat]

17. Yoga helps me

I refuse to let that orange monster affect my health. I attended an hour and a half "gentle" yoga class this morning and it totally calmed my nervous system. Ahhhh! I highly recommend it.

[Skittles]

21. I have tried it, but it so sooooo boring

I recognize the benefits but I just don't have the patience

[MissB]

22. I imagine Skittles taking a

kickboxing class, not yoga.

[DesertRat]

26. Kickboxing helps with stress too

[DesertRat]

25. You might prefer a power yoga class

Not boring at all!

[Skittles]

30. as long as they don't talk that mind-body nonsense

that is just plain annoying

[Frustratedlady]

19. I never had any feelings about Trump except disgust, but I'm particularly upset

with his voters. I have lost long-time friendships because of this election which will never be mended. I could almost forgive them if they would suddenly admit their eyes had been opened and they regret ever voting for him, but they still believe he is qualified. That, I cannot forgive.

When they have admitted to voting for Trump, I have told them that the thing that pisses me off with Republicans is that they pull stupid tricks like "W" and Trump and then the Democrats have to come in and bail the U.S. out of trouble. Happens all the time and I'm sick and tired of it.

Now, with North Korea in the picture, it's a whole new problem. It's bad enough we are still "warring" in the ME, but that little spot on the map is much more dangerous with nuclear capabilities in the making. Add to that two clashing egos and God only knows where we'll end up.

I have apologized to my grandkids and great-grandkids for the mess we've made. I don't have the power to make it all better.

[Skittles]

20. I feel sick every time I see him or hear him speak

I feel even more sick when I think about how many people were fooled by that orange buffoon

[nolabels]

23. I don't waste my energy

Came up with cardio issues in December but since have learned how not to get too excited about it. Doctors helped me get back to normal and I realize things will never be the same. Not as young and strong anymore but wisdom sometimes is a replacement. Hope to outlive some of these crooked guys so I can celebrate them going away

[hamsterjill]

24. My stress has definitely gone off the charts

I'm working on it. Streamlining some things, doing some more relaxation things, trying to eat better, etc.

I think my issue is probably very similar for a lot of people. When you actually care about people and you see some monster trying to hurt other people, it tends to keep you upset. Whether health care, DACA or North Korea, I don't want other people needlessly hurt. And I know full well that the asshole in the White House doesn't give a damn about ANYONE but himself. That's pretty much it in a nutshell for me. I want him out and out away where he can never hurt anyone again.

[MontanaMama]

28. I've been in intense therapy since 11/8.

Had the worst fight of my 22 year marriage on election night and thought I would not stay married as a result. As election results came in, I slowly unraveled and my spouse told me that I just "needed to relax because I was overreacting". Sigh.

Therapy has helped channel my frustration and fear and I'm grateful for that. I joined DU the week before the election and all of you have been instrumental in me not losing my shit on a daily basis. I read about the experiences of my fellow DUers and I know I'm not crazy and I'm not alone.

And, wine helps...

[GReedDiamond]

29. You are correct, my stress/aggravation levels are sky high...

...it is a definite negative health impact situation. I am literally distracted from my normal day-to-day activities because "Twitler just made my fucking head explode" -- again and again, almost every single excruciating day.

I'm pretty sure this is a non-healthy type of reaction to the fake preznit, along with his co-conspirators here and abroad, and his minions and enablers in the Puke Party.

I need this to end asap, if possible.

Thanks.