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In reply to the discussion: What are some of the things you are doing to keep yourself from staying angry? [View all]yellowdogintexas
(22,231 posts)21. I took up crocheting again after many years
It is relaxing
I play Farmville; I am in complete control of that world and there is no stress there (besides it is cute as hell)
Play with my cats
read totally escapist fiction
I also work hard with our local Democratic Woman's Club, fundraising for the women who will be on our ballot in the November 2020 general election. We don't start giving money until after the primaries though. As soon as the weather begins to cool down I will be knocking on doors in my precinct to find the unidentified Democrats. Registering new voters.
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What are some of the things you are doing to keep yourself from staying angry? [View all]
onecaliberal
Aug 2019
OP
He blocked me before he was even elected. I mute him and turn the Chanel when he's on tv
onecaliberal
Aug 2019
#7
Me too! When I can't sleep I particularly like animal rescue clips.. hope for paws is great
Thekaspervote
Aug 2019
#24
Binge watching Brit and Swedish mysteries, and reading mysteries. Waiting enthusiastically for
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#27
Woodworking. right now I'm on my 4th variation of the Leopold bench. Its helpful.
Kurt V.
Aug 2019
#28
I've been procrastinating on getting back into tracking family history...
Frustratedlady
Aug 2019
#37
I garden, read, watch British shows. Sometimes I just take a break from the news for a day or 2.
Luciferous
Aug 2019
#46
I'm fine with being angry. Anger is a motivator. And it's preferable to despair. (n/t)
Spider Jerusalem
Aug 2019
#50
I work ten hours a day plus care for my husband so I'm not even close to overdosing on this or any
onecaliberal
Aug 2019
#68