How are we feeling?

[struggle4progress]

Susan Page and Emma Kinery, USA TODAY
Published 11:00 a.m. ET June 29, 2017 | Updated 16 minutes ago

... Try "alarmed," the option chosen by 42% of those surveyed when asked how they felt when they think about how things are going in Washington today. An additional 33% feel "uneasy." Just 11% choose the positive "excited."

The air of angst is bipartisan. Nine of 10 Democrats feel uneasy or alarmed; so do a majority of Republicans. David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, says the poll signals "an overall sense that Washington, D.C., is wilting as summer's heat sets in."

The fierce congressional debate over whether to overhaul the nation's health care system is driving a sense of turmoil and uncertainty for some. So are the widening Russia probes by special counsel Robert Mueller and five congressional committees.

In the previous USA TODAY/Suffolk poll in March, 62% saw the Russia allegations as a very or somewhat serious issue. Now that's jumped to 73%, including nearly half of Republicans ...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/29/poll-donald-trump-washington-republicans-alarmed-uneasy-russia-investigation/103269454/

[BarbD]

1. Gaslighting to the max.

From the time Trump was inaugurated, I have been gaining weight because of the compulsive eating of comfort food and chocolate. But, yesterday I had an epiphany. I decided not to let Trump and his Republican enablers control my life. My inspiration was the impromptu health care meeting on the capital steps begun by Booker and Lewis. As I watched my Senator, Chris Murphy join in with others, I realized that our power is in truth and brotherhood. Today I have a new purpose confident in the prospect of Yes we Can!!!!! And, by the way, I am now on a soup and salad diet.

[BigmanPigman]

2. When they realize he isn't doing anything to keep Russia from interfering in future elections

even Repubs start to worry. He ties the investigation of him and his big win to preventing cyber war with Russia. They are both the same to him and it is a personal attack on his legitimacy instead of a very serious national security threat. The non-wing nuts see this and it is unnerving even to them.

[furtheradu]

3. Exhausted.

That's my feeling. "Alarmed" would be my next choice.
& I know the importance of Self Care, time outs, breaks, & whatever Activism & Resistance possible.. but I am struggling.