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NCDem47

(3,305 posts) Fri Jul 4, 2025, 07:41 AM Jul 2025

How do I stop from being a Debbie Downer today? [View all]

I love my country. And I've loved Independence Day in the past. I wouldn't call myself a negative person.

But this year is different.

Out and about and on other interest websites, so many "Happy 4th of July's!"

We got rid of one king to anoint another one nearly 250 later. Freedoms are being TAKEN away.

Blah. And it's supposed to rain all day today too.

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How do I stop from being a Debbie Downer today? [View all] NCDem47 Jul 2025 OP

Find a project or organization that's helping people and join it. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2025 #1

Your feelings are normal, part of the grieving process most of us are going through. Irish_Dem Jul 2025 #2

or...just log off DU for the day. Go do something that brings me joy. NCDem47 Jul 2025 #3

Yes excellent suggestion. Irish_Dem Jul 2025 #4

Yep. Ain't going anywhere. I've done that several times the last few months. paleotn Jul 2025 #8

It's so hard. It's very cloudy here and depressing. I'm having anxiety issues too. I'm trying to be positive. 💙 TommieMommy Jul 2025 #5

I am still grieving the loss of my husband. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2025 #6

My husband died in 2021 in my arms. I miss him every day. I took care of him for many years. TommieMommy Jul 2025 #7

Good plan blubunyip Jul 2025 #9

Embrace your feelings PlanetBev Jul 2025 #10

You accept that we are in a downward spiral, and just try to keep your own Wingus Dingus Jul 2025 #11