General Discussion

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,631 posts) Fri Nov 18, 2016, 06:03 PM Nov 2016

150

Take care of yourselves, my dear DU friends! [View all]

I fully recognize that this is a most stressful time, probably the most stressful time we've ever experienced as a nation, but we must take care of ourselves.

Stress can shorten your life.

The Greek philosopher Epictetus said that there are two kinds of things: The things you have control over, and the things you don't.

If you can't affect something, then try not to worry about it. But do what you can, obviously!

And...go for walks, bike rides, swims...whatever makes your body work. Take your medicines. Get away from the news now and then.

I'm worried about our nation too, but today I went to the gym and when I came home, I felt calmer and more in control of myself. I was also more aware of my own abilities. It cleared my mind.

We will get through this.

68 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Take care of yourselves, my dear DU friends! [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 OP

Thank you, Dear CaliforniaPeggy! volstork Nov 2016 #1

Glad I could help! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #2

As Garrison Keiler recommended dhol82 Nov 2016 #3

I've been dodging a major garage mess for three years... VOX Nov 2016 #16

Yeah, me too dhol82 Nov 2016 #21

Wise words. Especially the part about getting "off" of the news for a time. LuckyLib Nov 2016 #4

Serenity rawhideal Nov 2016 #5

Welcome to Du...and..I will also say the Serenity Prayer... Stuart G Nov 2016 #13

Serenity rawhideal Nov 2016 #18

Thank you, Peggy! kentuck Nov 2016 #6

Found this as I walk in Mira Nov 2016 #7

Protect yourself tavalon Nov 2016 #60

Great advice, CalPeggy. mnhtnbb Nov 2016 #8

Good advise. K&R fleabiscuit Nov 2016 #9

Thank you CaliforniaPeggy! Useless in FL Nov 2016 #10

Perfect advice.....we will live to fight another day...... a kennedy Nov 2016 #11

Thank You for your kindness... Stuart G Nov 2016 #12

Thanks Peg. lpbk2713 Nov 2016 #14

A song from my favorite anarchist. Kiss Behind the Barricades by David Rovics NightWatcher Nov 2016 #15

A thank-you to the nicest soul on DU... VOX Nov 2016 #17

1B. nt Sophiegirl Nov 2016 #28

Excellent advice, my dear CaliforniaPeggy! csziggy Nov 2016 #19

Point well taken! MontanaMama Nov 2016 #20

i got a prescription for Klonopin today. barbtries Nov 2016 #22

thanks peggy. i'm trying. DesertFlower Nov 2016 #23

We will only get through this if we resist with every fiber of our being. GoneOffShore Nov 2016 #24

spend time w your pets. my dogs mopinko Nov 2016 #25

And talk to your friends and neighbors who think that this is "normal". GoneOffShore Nov 2016 #26

I live in a very blue neighborhood. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #30

Thank you, Peggy Homer Wells Nov 2016 #27

At least he hasn't sent us to war yet Victor_c3 Nov 2016 #29

Thank you for your service bdamomma Nov 2016 #67

it's really, really hard, Peggy. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2016 #31

That's great! Thank you. BigBearJohn Nov 2016 #32

Good advice Peggy - I went to the gym and it helped womanofthehills Nov 2016 #33

Amen! tavernier Nov 2016 #34

Thank you CaliforniaPeggy, for the wise words. SalviaBlue Nov 2016 #35

Thanks Peg. Glad to see a positive post! cwydro Nov 2016 #36

I felt compelled to write this, my dear cwydro! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #41

Thanks Peggy panader0 Nov 2016 #37

I feel I have to narrow my view to just my local vicinity right now. Kablooie Nov 2016 #38

That is exactly right! Do what you can, and it will be enough. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #40

Thank you for this. GreenEyedLefty Nov 2016 #39

we went to the gym Wednesday and today. Intend to go 3 times a week. n/t SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2016 #42

Good for you! Twice a week is all I can manage right now. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #43

I'm trying my best proud patriot Nov 2016 #44

For sure, my dear proud patriot.......... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #45

Some days are easier than others BuddhaGirl Nov 2016 #46

I have full control over how I treat others bhikkhu Nov 2016 #47

I have adored you for years, Peggy. Since long before this baboon was around. nolabear Nov 2016 #48

Wow, my dear nolabear! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #49

You'e got mad skills too, girl. Don't let them stop you from using them. nolabear Nov 2016 #50

America has been through tough times before...we will get through this and we must not give up the TrekLuver Nov 2016 #51

I was scared by the title that montana_hazeleyes Nov 2016 #52

K&R... spanone Nov 2016 #53

Walked a couple of miles with Mrs. Snark yesterday, then played with pup in yard. Snarkoleptic Nov 2016 #54

Distractions are the order of the day Freddie Nov 2016 #55

Those are all good things to do, my dear Freddie... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #56

"probably the most stressful time we've ever experienced as a nation" Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #57

We will, CaliforniaPeggy... ReRe Nov 2016 #58

Just being back here has lowered my stress massively tavalon Nov 2016 #59

Others Snoopy 7 Nov 2016 #61

The Civil War was More Stressful kebob Nov 2016 #62

well ya should have told me last week.... dhill926 Nov 2016 #63

Thank you, CP. gademocrat7 Nov 2016 #64

Good advice DesertRat Nov 2016 #65

Thank you CaliforniaPeggy bdamomma Nov 2016 #66

Great Advice California Peggy.... Corey_Baker08 Nov 2016 #68