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Withywindle

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84. I'm glad she's speaking out about this.

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Wed Aug 5, 2020, 09:57 PM

Aug 2020

It must be so hard for her, watching things she and Barack worked so hard for being undone, and the country in the hands of very possibly the worst person in it....

Shit's tough out here. I hope she feels supported and validated at least.

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Michelle Obama says she is managing 'low-grade depression' [View all] left-of-center2012 Aug 2020 OP

We all are, Ma'am. We all are. Aristus Aug 2020 #1

+1 The only people who aren't managing low-grade depression lagomorph777 Aug 2020 #2

I wish Bunker Boy & Putin were in that category, because that's where the blame lies. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2020 #16

I think bdamomma Aug 2020 #80

+1 Mike 03 Aug 2020 #8

That's why she's speaking out. So many of us feel this way! LuckyLib Aug 2020 #67

Welcome to the club still_one Aug 2020 #3

Join the club, dear lady. You are totally normal for feeling this way. Sending Nay Aug 2020 #4

Her frankness is a loving gesture cilla4progress Aug 2020 #5

It really is. Sharing this is a gift. Chemisse Aug 2020 #89

I think a lot of people are experiencing a low-grade depression from all this non-sense... SKKY Aug 2020 #6

Me too, I am a glass 1/2 full person marlakay Aug 2020 #63

Me too ma'am. I'm sure many of us are frustrated and disappointed IronLionZion Aug 2020 #7

And she's normally so upbeat and positive. Lars39 Aug 2020 #9

Michelle Obama as VP would cure my depression. OrlandoDem2 Aug 2020 #10

YES SHE COULD CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD IF ONLY SHE WOULD BE OUR VP!!!! The Wielding Truth Aug 2020 #45

Let her live. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2020 #46

If the Secret Service could protect Barack, they should be able to protect her. I was worried about The Wielding Truth Aug 2020 #50

I, too, am dealing with low level depression, pazzyanne Aug 2020 #11

That's a great idea Ahpook Aug 2020 #83

O Ki No Doku Desu Ne! panfluteman Aug 2020 #12

Only a fool would not be suffering from depression this year. appleannie1 Aug 2020 #13

I think most of us are in the throes of depression this year. Texin Aug 2020 #14

I'll join in on the depression. Delmette2.0 Aug 2020 #15

I've called it my "funk" but I know where it came from. SharonClark Aug 2020 #17

Bless you, Michelle! You're surely not alone. PatrickforO Aug 2020 #18

Yes. I call it situational depression. Lonestarblue Aug 2020 #19

That is exactly what I call it. Akacia Aug 2020 #30

circumstantial depression CatLady78 Aug 2020 #86

She is not alone. Me too and others I know. ananda Aug 2020 #20

Have a little mother nature... mbusby Aug 2020 #21

Who isn't? nt Wounded Bear Aug 2020 #22

Especially those who are facing becoming homeless through no fault of their own. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2020 #76

I'm relieved to hear LittleGirl Aug 2020 #23

Welcome to our world. Baitball Blogger Aug 2020 #24

How can anybody not be at least a little depressed? The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #25

If a great lady like Michelle Obama can feel this way, it's OK that I'm feeling the same. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2020 #26

I do the same thing, every morning. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #37

I am too. I haven't had a good nights sleep in 3+ years. CaptainTruth Aug 2020 #27

She continues to give herself to the world. What an amazing woman. KentuckyWoman Aug 2020 #28

As so many here have posted Traildogbob Aug 2020 #29

Yep. Her malady sounds very familiar to me too. n/t Greybnk48 Aug 2020 #31

If you aren't at least a little depressed there's something wrong with you. hay rick Aug 2020 #32

I'm glad I'm in such good company CanonRay Aug 2020 #33

Depression Bayard Aug 2020 #34

I believe if you aren't struggling with depression and Anxiety you aren't Normal. flying_wahini Aug 2020 #35

Nice to Know That I Am Not The Only One TomCADem Aug 2020 #36

In this case my dearest Michelle lunatica Aug 2020 #38

Dearest Michelle, sarchasm Aug 2020 #39

Graceful, dignified, compassionate, intelligent bronxiteforever Aug 2020 #40

same. nt Baltimike Aug 2020 #41

She is a national treasure StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #42

We ARE in this together, all of it cp Aug 2020 #43

I hate to say it, but GOPers will be attacking her for saying this groundloop Aug 2020 #44

Same here wryter2000 Aug 2020 #47

She is us. Maru Kitteh Aug 2020 #48

Yes, I feel her pain. Nt BootinUp Aug 2020 #49

I'm having to tune out Trump lambchopp59 Aug 2020 #51

Situational depression is perfectly normal. So many have it now. nolabear Aug 2020 #52

I didn't realize I suffered anxiety until I was 60. LakeArenal Aug 2020 #53

Low-grade? moreland01 Aug 2020 #54

Honestly - this makes me feel a little less alone in this world. bullwinkle428 Aug 2020 #55

I feel you, Michelle, I feel you.This is heartfelt, and good for nationwide BLM supporters to know. ancianita Aug 2020 #56

Her age may be affecting her sleep as well. Ilsa Aug 2020 #57

I've dealt with this one and off since the 2000 election. LisaM Aug 2020 #58

Me, too. It seems like nothing ever changes for the better. Vinca Aug 2020 #59

sorry to hear that feels like I do. But then I guess we all do to some degree. demigoddess Aug 2020 #60

The mental health toll that "I love chaos" has caused is increasing. Hoping for kharma every day. Evolve Dammit Aug 2020 #61

Unlike the current occupants of the White House, she loves her country. NNadir Aug 2020 #62

OMG - This is so me right now!! BadGimp Aug 2020 #64

such a beautiful, beautiful human being llashram Aug 2020 #65

By God, she's human. Hulk Aug 2020 #66

We are all to some degree. Texaswitchy Aug 2020 #68

I turn my sad to mad. panader0 Aug 2020 #69

I'm right there with her.. we all have our ways of dealing Cha Aug 2020 #70

As soon as I saw this I immediately went to the podcast... Upthevibe Aug 2020 #71

You're not alone, Michelle. Niagara Aug 2020 #72

Perhaps the best way to deal with it, as many of us are dealing with it, warmfeet Aug 2020 #73

We have to get through the next 80+ days and nights. Blue_true Aug 2020 #77

Great advice. OhNo-Really Aug 2020 #82

Me too Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2020 #74

I was having a similar problem with emotional energy. Blue_true Aug 2020 #75

I wish mine was low grade Dukkha Aug 2020 #78

She is not alone bdamomma Aug 2020 #79

If you are not struggling with anxiety & sadness OhNo-Really Aug 2020 #81

I'm glad she's speaking out about this. Withywindle Aug 2020 #84

I went to my Dr today for a ck up.... Historic NY Aug 2020 #85

Aren't we all - trying to get our heads around Trump and the type of people who cheer for him, TryLogic Aug 2020 #87

What a lovely, relatable everywoman disclosure. Genuinely well played. She's a treasure. JudyM Aug 2020 #88

First Lady you are Blessed to have Family and Friends to Help you feel Better, Most of Us Don't. nt bonniebgood Aug 2020 #90

With respect, that may not make a bit of difference. LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #92

My depression isn't low grade anymore. It's a daily fight. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2020 #91