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In reply to the discussion: Is it just me, or does anyone else kind of feel like they are kind of losing it a little lately? [View all]Squinch
(52,126 posts)109. Hey! Did this work for you? How are you doing?
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Is it just me, or does anyone else kind of feel like they are kind of losing it a little lately? [View all]
smirkymonkey
Dec 2020
OP
I go through this in waves. Feeling fragile and like I'm holding on by my fingernails.
Cousin Dupree
Dec 2020
#5
Absolutely. If I allow myself to think about it, I feel that "sense of impending doom."
Rhiannon12866
Dec 2020
#21
To everyone else, I am falling asleep now, but I will get back to you tomorrow.
smirkymonkey
Dec 2020
#32
You are one of millions. I don't know anyone who isn't thinking the same way.
secondwind
Dec 2020
#34
I'm sorry to hear that pazzyanne, but I am glad you have your furry little friends
smirkymonkey
Dec 2020
#69
It's hard to say "hang in there" when there's nothing I can do to suggest how to hang in there
DFW
Dec 2020
#37
Definitely. Uncharacteristic anxiety and just not able to handle things that would previously have
Squinch
Dec 2020
#38
So glad to pass it on and I hope it helps you. I think my local health food store had it in
Squinch
Dec 2020
#77
I finally escaped escapism. Then I realized I'd had it made the whole time, so I returned.
jaxexpat
Dec 2020
#47
Yes, but as far as coping methods, it's pretty effective in the short term.
smirkymonkey
Dec 2020
#76
I feel a sense of doom in the air. Illinois and Chicago have no money and congress has cut us off
mucifer
Dec 2020
#41
Depends on Georgia. I think mitch will continue to block relief if he can. Pure evil.
mucifer
Dec 2020
#45
We come this far through the tunnel, not much more till Inauguration & then Vaccination
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2020
#43
I guess many of us are in the same big ol creaky boat right now. Set sail in 2016. After reading all
dameatball
Dec 2020
#52
Yes. In fact, I'm heading to my GP for some antidepressants next week. I have an iffy
Nay
Dec 2020
#55
Thank you, SM. I will certainly keep you in mind if I have SSRI questions. I seriously need to
Nay
Dec 2020
#101
Don't underestimate what tough times we are going through right now and don't be hard on yourself.
smirkymonkey
Jan 2021
#117
Well, I'm feeling a little better after listening to Trump's phone call
TexasBushwhacker
Jan 2021
#119
Even though 2020 is over and Trump lost the election, it's still a tough time for a lot of us.
smirkymonkey
Jan 2021
#118