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In reply to the discussion: My Problem: Any Thoughts Appreciated [View all]TygrBright
(20,755 posts)70. Thanks. I learned 'em the hard way.
Not all of them will work for everyone, but a combo of some of them will be helpful for almost anyone.
The antidote for "toxic connection" is NOT "disconnection". It's increasing the healthy, rewarding connections in your life. Nature, sensory joys, fluffy friends, neighbors and other people generally.
The world is way bigger and time is way longer than my tunnel vision on [whatever] lets me perceive.
As a friend of mine reminds me "When you're head down in a bucket of shit, the bucket of shit becomes your universe."
ruefully,
Bright
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At the clip that Trump has accelerated his crimin', he might not make it 'til Nov
Dennis Donovan
Feb 2020
#4
First, take care of yourself. When we get too far down, we need to remove ourselves
enough
Feb 2020
#7
Instead of watching the news go to youtube, put on a good pair of headphones & pick one of many
yaesu
Feb 2020
#41
I feel ya - if trump wins/steals another election - I dont think I want to live in america anymore
TalenaGor
Feb 2020
#49
get away from politics for a couple of weeks and dedicate time to your sport or hobby
Perseus
Feb 2020
#50