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In reply to the discussion: I've been in denial. [View all]NRaleighLiberal
(60,006 posts)1. I have a rather awful combination of anger and sadness/depression, myself.
It is taking away my energy levels and enthusiasm, my joy, my optimism. I recognize it in myself as a variable but finite loss of interest in my passions.
This has been a brutal year plus, no doubt. I suspect each of us here are variable in recognizing it in ourselves, and in how (if?) we are coping with it.
Hang in there....I am certainly trying to.
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I have a rather awful combination of anger and sadness/depression, myself.
NRaleighLiberal
Nov 2017
#1
They talk about the stages of grief -- and this administration -- I don't EVER want to get to
Raine1967
Nov 2017
#3
I need an anger outlet. I haven't picked up my camera in a while, not with any real enthusiasm.
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#10
I will sometimes watch after the fact, some clip online, but even that can be too much.
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#13
Replace toxic hate with stone cold loathing. Much healthier and more effective. Take care. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2017
#8
I don't have any good advice to offer, because I am right there with you
The Polack MSgt
Nov 2017
#17
It took me over six months to get out of my funk over the election. But I see a way out of this ...
emmett grogan
Nov 2017
#22
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still_one
Nov 2017
#74
There's comfort in not being alone but I sure want the reason for the togetherness to
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#64
True. The solution there is clear. Dealing with the live ones takes more effort.
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#69
I know! I think I know how stupid people can be then they go and prove me wrong.
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#60
I don't know. Trump supporters would follow someone else like him. Or someone worse.
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#65
Thank you. It's a day to day struggle. I think maybe by admitting how deep my anger goes I
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#67
It could be worse, I suppose. I think it best not to wonder about that though.
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#71
You said it very well. I'm fighting against my desire to just shut it all out because I know I have
Squinch
Nov 2017
#73
I am a spiritual person, very compassionate. I tweet really mocking things to Trumpers on twitter
adigal
Nov 2017
#70
What a positive response to the anger! You're right, get better and fight back.
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#92
Republicans fox propaganda tv, cheney wars & later the birth certificate fraud pushed by RW-
Sunlei
Nov 2017
#94
The lack of actual accountability has been a major cause to the continued existence
Solly Mack
Nov 2017
#95