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Just remember, you are not alone... Wounded Bear Feb 2020 #1
Find community IRL. Grasswire2 Feb 2020 #2
My main hobby is Shotokan Cary Feb 2020 #6
I could say find some boards with the Marmalade Shartcannon painted on... mwooldri Feb 2020 #18
Wado is cool Cary Feb 2020 #21
Is there a way you can make a difference to someone in your community? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2020 #3
At the clip that Trump has accelerated his crimin', he might not make it 'til Nov Dennis Donovan Feb 2020 #4
You have more faith than I do Cary Feb 2020 #8
Exactly right pandr32 Feb 2020 #11
Why I call the GOP the Trump Party. NT mwooldri Feb 2020 #19
You mean like shooting someone on Fifth Avenue in NYC? CTyankee Feb 2020 #12
Boggles my mind Cary Feb 2020 #17
Well, I guess we were warned. CTyankee Feb 2020 #56
You overestimate them quakerboy Feb 2020 #62
oops, I assumed that you are older --- sorry Grasswire2 Feb 2020 #5
this is absolutely true. barbtries Feb 2020 #35
First, take care of yourself. When we get too far down, we need to remove ourselves enough Feb 2020 #7
Thanks. Yes, trying to do that Cary Feb 2020 #10
You have plenty of company pandr32 Feb 2020 #9
There was an article about School age children barring True Blue American Feb 2020 #30
Exactly and we have a monster role model in the WH pandr32 Feb 2020 #54
#BeBest (nt) TommyCelt Feb 2020 #60
Or, True Blue American Feb 2020 #63
Primaries are always messy. GoCubsGo Feb 2020 #13
Definitely, that is my plan Cary Feb 2020 #15
I don't believe that many of us are enjoying it. GoCubsGo Feb 2020 #27
Sad to wish away good years Cary Feb 2020 #29
Huh? GoCubsGo Feb 2020 #46
I am talking about all of Orange Hitler years Cary Feb 2020 #59
Oh, gotcha. GoCubsGo Feb 2020 #65
How are you with an axe, hammer, pick and shovel? Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2020 #14
I have had to cut down on my political news consumption. forgotmylogin Feb 2020 #16
Yes. Cary Feb 2020 #20
Same story True Blue American Feb 2020 #33
Did you see this thread? I found it very helpful: Amaryllis Feb 2020 #22
No I didn't. Thank you. Cary Feb 2020 #24
I understand where you are. peacebuzzard Feb 2020 #23
I love my cat! Cary Feb 2020 #25
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT! Cary Feb 2020 #26
winter is half over Kali Feb 2020 #28
Thanks, yes Cary Feb 2020 #32
On the first day that it is nice enough outside, take your binoculars and GO. Read Nay Feb 2020 #72
You're not alone. And it's not just the U.S., it's worldwide. VOX Feb 2020 #31
it's really hard for me too. barbtries Feb 2020 #34
Feeling many of those things too n/t hibbing Feb 2020 #36
Item 1 OneCrazyDiamond Feb 2020 #37
From your lips to God's ear! Cary Feb 2020 #79
My suggestions: Find your inner stoic, work on humility and help others. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2020 #38
Volunteer to sign up new voters randr Feb 2020 #39
Do you have a dog to snuggle with? They can be great reminders of Goodness. Karadeniz Feb 2020 #40
Instead of watching the news go to youtube, put on a good pair of headphones & pick one of many yaesu Feb 2020 #41
This is what I think Silver1 Feb 2020 #42
First things first--take care of yourself and stay strong Ponietz Feb 2020 #43
I've had a virus the last 2 days and started having nausea. 58Sunliner Feb 2020 #44
You have all of my best wishes. safeinOhio Feb 2020 #45
Tarnished marieo1 Feb 2020 #47
Watch this and think about it Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2020 #48
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
It's anxiety. You might even experience a panic attack. PatrickforO Feb 2020 #51
You are battling the human condition. gembaby1 Feb 2020 #52
You are suffering from PTSD lunatica Feb 2020 #53
Not sure this is helpful one bit. But I go through KPN Feb 2020 #55
I feel your pain tiredtoo Feb 2020 #57
as a person with emotional disorders... stillcool Feb 2020 #58
Turn off the teevee and limit your Intertoobz to cat videos for a week. TygrBright Feb 2020 #61
Turning off the television is a good one. hunter Feb 2020 #68
Thanks. I learned 'em the hard way. TygrBright Feb 2020 #70
Everything you mentioned I am feeling too. Mickju Feb 2020 #64
I would recommend disconnecting from politics for 30+ days... Chakaconcarne Feb 2020 #66
Everyday I feel like this Pepsidog Feb 2020 #67
Oh yes, I completely understand. BigDemVoter Feb 2020 #69
Thanks for writing - some more thoughts in addition to the great ideas posted by others... jmbar2 Feb 2020 #71
Suck it up.... Toorich Feb 2020 #73
I totally understand and relate. hamsterjill Feb 2020 #74
Ideas McKim Feb 2020 #75
As others have stated, you are not alone. I, too pnwest Feb 2020 #76
Just hang out in the DU Lounge for awhile. It's fun and relaxing. patricia92243 Feb 2020 #77
This thread is a lot more fun than I have had here at DU in quite some time Cary Feb 2020 #78
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