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Marthe48

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39. My husband was battling cancer
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 02:12 PM
Sep 2019

I don't think the crooked results of the election helped his fight. He passed away less than 2 wks after the criminal was installed in the White House.

Several of my friends mention that they have trouble being happy. One friend has stopped watching the news, disgusted by the endless news about crime in plain sight. I feel disheartened, but I feel like if I stop speaking up, I'm giving up.

I feel it FirstLight Sep 2019 #1
mental health issues bdamomma Sep 2019 #2
The professionals haven't been much help. SunSeeker Sep 2019 #4
May I suggest a self help group that really Maraya1969 Sep 2019 #41
It's not me, it's hubby. He's tried groups. Hasn't helped. SunSeeker Sep 2019 #42
You learn rational thoughts to replace irrational thoughts that create the symptoms. Maraya1969 Sep 2019 #43
Yup, or as an old buddy of mine used to say, "it's mind over matter... SunSeeker Sep 2019 #54
The best therapy is ACTION DemocracyMouse Sep 2019 #63
That's what I do, I volunteer for political campaigns. Hubby has no time for that. SunSeeker Sep 2019 #69
Exactly bdamomma Sep 2019 #78
Really? Newest Reality Sep 2019 #5
Besides, it's not like a psychiatrist or psychologist can help "political anxiety" FirstLight Sep 2019 #15
there is no amount DENVERPOPS Sep 2019 #21
Definitely!!! Therapy can help when you have some control over the events. There is no way to RKP5637 Sep 2019 #34
Exactly DENVERPOPS Sep 2019 #70
Millions still don't get what is going on, and others just don't care. It's tragic! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2019 #74
Well, there is the opioid crisis...does that work for you? Wounded Bear Sep 2019 #6
Definitely many feel helplessness. I'm not surprised by the opiate crisis at all. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2019 #10
To say nothing DENVERPOPS Sep 2019 #75
people should read this. i think it is important to address mopinko Sep 2019 #3
yes! Locrian Sep 2019 #13
like mayor pete said- normal wasnt working. normal is how we got here. mopinko Sep 2019 #18
yep - was it Naomi Kline Locrian Sep 2019 #20
I want to adress this with my doctor, cilla4progress Sep 2019 #7
I told my doctor that this would happen shanti Sep 2019 #51
Many sleepless nights here Hawaii Hiker Sep 2019 #8
It just doesn't let up with this asshole in the WH. Every day it morphs into something new. RKP5637 Sep 2019 #9
It's certainly that way for me. lagomorph777 Sep 2019 #11
I see a financial depression duforsure Sep 2019 #12
How can there not be with all the discretionary manipulation of markets that has been going on KPN Sep 2019 #30
PTSD - Not Depression SeaTownBlue Sep 2019 #14
Yup. 2naSalit Sep 2019 #55
I believe I drink more since he invaded our government. TNNurse Sep 2019 #16
No question I do, but thenm I'm retired so I can afford a routine evening buzz to medicate myself. KPN Sep 2019 #31
I am retired and also only in the evening. TNNurse Sep 2019 #40
"taking" or "taken" rickyhall Sep 2019 #17
Well put! DemocracyMouse Sep 2019 #64
My depression and anxiety have gotten much worse since Trump took office. OliverQ Sep 2019 #19
Yep, obvious since MF45 took over. Opioids as medical treatment is one important indicator. ancianita Sep 2019 #22
I'm not alone Leith Sep 2019 #23
Prison for life for Trump and family. LiberalFighter Sep 2019 #24
...and for a large number of the bastards he has installed throughout the government. Sinistrous Sep 2019 #25
Oh Just Wait blue-wave Sep 2019 #26
To paint with a broad brush and define our moment bucolic_frolic Sep 2019 #27
Exactly and well said!!! "Our system is everything it was designed to be, but it depended on wise RKP5637 Sep 2019 #37
the Founding Fathers never envisioned an entire political party being corrupt Skittles Sep 2019 #44
And also, of course, thought they cared for the country and all the people. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2019 #46
The system assumed the various branches would defend themselves first. zipplewrath Sep 2019 #77
Seeing clearly how McConnell & Co broke us on 1/20/09 SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2019 #28
Beware of despair trolling jmbar2 Sep 2019 #29
K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2019 #38
Yes, transcend the fascists. Democracy is better and they can't stand it. DemocracyMouse Sep 2019 #65
Amen! jmbar2 Sep 2019 #68
Thank you! Following Teri Kanefield now. klook Sep 2019 #71
it's like america has an abusive, deranged parent..or spouse... pangaia Sep 2019 #32
I went through stages of outrage and disbelief. panader0 Sep 2019 #33
Count me in... Freedomofspeech Sep 2019 #35
We need to bring a nationwide class Faux pas Sep 2019 #36
My husband was battling cancer Marthe48 Sep 2019 #39
Don't bdamomma Sep 2019 #45
Thanks! Marthe48 Sep 2019 #79
We have to take care of ourselves, first. Claritie Pixie Sep 2019 #47
Suicide rates are up as well. triron Sep 2019 #48
Depression is (suppressed) Anger turned inward, so here's a pep talk! MyMission Sep 2019 #49
Welcome to Du! bdamomma Sep 2019 #83
Definitely! shanti Sep 2019 #50
Sorry if this has been said before, grumpyduck Sep 2019 #52
I have trump anxiety. ecstatic Sep 2019 #53
My therapist told me that 2naSalit Sep 2019 #56
The Trump Slump sagesnow Sep 2019 #57
We can lead the fight against this evil, or concede. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2019 #58
I completely agree. MarianJack Sep 2019 #59
I'm hoping bdamomma Sep 2019 #84
KICK orangecrush Sep 2019 #60
Rule of law only applies to little people bucolic_frolic Sep 2019 #61
We are ruled by a so-called president who terrorizes his citizens 24/7 dalton99a Sep 2019 #62
Protest is the best therapy. DemocracyMouse Sep 2019 #66
Good slogans, thanks. klook Sep 2019 #73
CHEER UP! only take the Arsenic Light ---and regain your gratitude Always Randy Sep 2019 #67
I just finished reading Johann Hari's book about depression and anxiety mnhtnbb Sep 2019 #72
I just bought the book through Amazon and haven't started reading it yet. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #80
I haven't read Chasing the Scream but should get around to it. mnhtnbb Sep 2019 #81
No shit, I'm bouncing back in forth from rage to depression Like a tennis ball njhoneybadger Sep 2019 #76
We had it too good, for too long. People got complacent. NCLefty Sep 2019 #82
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