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In reply to the discussion: Feeling overwhelmed by everything that is happening. [View all]No Vested Interest
(5,166 posts)This may be the time for backing off for you and your wife.
Time to turn off the TV and radio discussions and look in on the rest of the world.
Take advantage of the season.
I hope your area is marking the holidays with some exhibits which will let you connect with the more peaceful elements in our world.
In my area we have a beautiful indoor flower conservatory, all adorned with nature's winter best.
There are many concerts at this time of the year - some free and worth the effort to distract us for a few hours.
I just snagged a free ticket to our symphony orchestra's concert of Handel's Messiah, with a huge chorus participating, on Dec. 21.
Put on some music you can sing to or hum along with.
No point in giving in to sad thoughts. - then the troublemakers win.
Everyone here understands your discomfort. Best wishes to you.