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In reply to the discussion: My Problem: Any Thoughts Appreciated [View all]Grasswire2
(13,568 posts)2. Find community IRL.
You certainly are not alone in your sentiments.
Senior community center?
Neighbors? Protest groups who gather and stand with signs?
You can certainly be actively resisting via Letters To The Editor, social media sharing of information.
Join the aclu for ten bucks or so and lend your voice to the cause of liberty.
Or get away from it altogether. Seek endorphins to lift your mood. (music, laughter, dark chocolate, beauty, walking...)
You might find some relief in watching old-time comedies (certainly PLENTY of that on youtube) like Marx Bros, Three Stooges, George Carlin, whatever suits you.
Have you got a hobby?
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At the clip that Trump has accelerated his crimin', he might not make it 'til Nov
Dennis Donovan
Feb 2020
#4
First, take care of yourself. When we get too far down, we need to remove ourselves
enough
Feb 2020
#7
Instead of watching the news go to youtube, put on a good pair of headphones & pick one of many
yaesu
Feb 2020
#41
I feel ya - if trump wins/steals another election - I dont think I want to live in america anymore
TalenaGor
Feb 2020
#49
get away from politics for a couple of weeks and dedicate time to your sport or hobby
Perseus
Feb 2020
#50