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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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