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In reply to the discussion: Advice on taking care of yourself in these dark times? [View all]Rider3
(919 posts)2. Me, too....
I battle depression and anxiety (among other issues) daily. The best thing I've found is to stay off of FaceBook. That alone took away a good 50% of my anger. Next, stay with proven news sites. I like NPR -- it doesn't take corporate money; it's all donations. Sometimes I go to overseas news to get other perspectives. Lastly, if politics is brought up in a conversation, say something like, "I rather not talk about politics or religion." Who could argue with that? If they do, they're assholes, and you have no place for them in your life.
PS) I totally agree with the indica comment above.
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Yep. There's something about television, especially television news and opinion, that fuels despair.
hunter
Feb 2020
#16
There's a lot of really good advice in this discussion. Just thought I'd add some
Mike 03
Feb 2020
#20
I was feeling like this a while back so I shut off the sources of the negative energy making
ooky
Feb 2020
#30
I don't know if you would be interested in this but I have found such great help
Maraya1969
Feb 2020
#38