ANXIETY OVER CHAOS IN THE U.S.

Before reading...this is may be a trigger

All that is going in the U.S., from natural disasters, people losing their homes, 40 million out of jobs, racial unrest, etc.. ...has made me anxiety ridden. This past Saturday, some guy I don't even know, was a little aggressive toward me about wearing a mask, saying the pandemic is fake. Totally random and ruined my day. The loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg finally put me over the edge - I started crying today. Combine all this with total isolation and nobody to really talk to. Let there be a ray of light

[JFishing2]

It’s definitely hard times around here. There’s so much divisiveness and anger, and people react so strongly, over even the smallest things. It’s especially hard when so much is out of our personal control. At some point we will bounce back, and get back to more normal.

Hang in there, hopefully there’s a light at the end of the tunnel over the next few months.

[Hidden in reply to JFishing2]

I sure hope so. Thank you for your support.

[Kangaroo_Alice]

I so relate. It’s bad enough we have an inhuman monster in the WH. But the fact that almost half the country thinks his cruelty and bullying is just great. If I could, I’d hightail it over to Norway or Denmark. When we live in a society that has the ingrained philosophy of “I got mine, you can drop dead for all I care”, it’s bound to make us anxious, despairing and discouraged.

We have your back. I have to believe there are more of us than there are of them.

[Hidden in reply to Kangaroo_Alice]

Thank you so much for caring. I have been to Norway and I would move there too. There is a lack of a family unit or even basic care for one another in the U.S. It is true, we are on our own. Bullying, name calling , and cruelty has become the norm too.

[Kangaroo_Alice]

Speaking of Notorious RGB, let’s all be “Ruthless“ and show up at the polls in enormous numbers. We’ve got to carry on her work and make her proud.

[Hidden in reply to Kangaroo_Alice]

Thank you for replying and caring. I did cry when she passed. She is an example of what it means to care for others. We so lack that in the U.S. We are taught to excel academically, and to excel in the workplace, but we fail at teaching kindness, caring, helping and supporting family and other. Overall, the quality of life in the U.S. is terrible on all fronts.

[Kangaroo_Alice in reply to Hidden]

So true. And this administration has given the green light for all these people to slither out from under their rocks.

Someone said “Don’t curse the darkness. Light a candle.” Enough of us do that in a month and we can really start to damage. But I understand how hard it is for someone with depression and anxiety to manage the energy to get involved. Just getting from one moment to the next is a challenge.

[Hidden in reply to Kangaroo_Alice]

Yes, it is difficult. I don't get entangled in arguments, because I have bigger fish to fry, but it's still scary to see the big picture, the pandemic. I keep it to myself too, except here, where I can get support in regards to how it affects my depression.

[Iammesues]

I wrote a poem once about the ray of light coming in my window each morning disturbing my sleep. My beautiful sleep that allowed me to escape my misery. I hated the light. The poem compared the ray of light to an a beating

[Hidden in reply to Iammesues]

Thank you for sharing that. I use sleep as a way to alleviate my depression and to quiet my mind. I get that. When I think of a ray of light, I usually think of a person that makes me happy, or someone that makes life a little better, when there are days I can put my heavy load down and feel lighter.

[Iammesues in reply to Hidden]

So interesting that for you the light means a positive and for me the dread of morning

[Hidden in reply to Iammesues]

It's open to interpretation I guess. We all have different ways of looking at the world and that makes the world go around. Is there a color or something that makes you feel a little better. If not now, maybe a different part of your life?

[Iammesues in reply to Hidden]

There used to be many sites in my life that made me happy

[Iammesues in reply to Hidden]

Was long ago

[Hidden]

Thanks for the trigger warning. Just called friends in Portland area outskirts to make sure they were not going downtown this weekend. There's an armed group (that got caught planning assassinations and shootings) coming to where my house used to be.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Wow. I know there are different factions and some people want to lump them in with peaceful protestors. I hope your friends are OK

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

yeah, it's "the other faction". This one is scary. Thanks....

[Purrsona]

Mental hugs. I know how you feel; millions are experiencing similar emotions. I take some comfort in the fact that the majority of Americans don't want Ginsburg replaced until after the election--even if in the short term that doesn't change what happens. Millions of people are angry; the short-term chaos is frightening, but the recent protests have constituted the largest civil rights movement in US history. The largest! People are actually paying attention and caring. Hang in there.

[Hidden in reply to Purrsona]

Thank you for your support. I agree with you. We need things to change in this country.

[Blueruth]

I finally had to succumb to an antidepressant which I really tried to avoid. I don’t know how to survive this winter either. This election and the pandemic are like a perfect storm. I am working part time for the census. That has really helped keep me busy as well as restore some faith there are more good people than bad. I deliberately chose to work during the debate in fact.

[Hidden in reply to Blueruth]

I am sorry it has been a tough time for you too. I know the decision to take an anti-depressant can be tough. I went through that. It is great that you have taken a positive step to work for the census. 🎉 That's a big deal.

[Iammesues in reply to Blueruth]

Are there more good people than bad?

[Hidden]

I don't know. All I know that it is just a lot of chaos all at once that I've never seen in the U.S. Especially the pandemic alone.

[Hidden]

We need to pray for our country. 🙏 One nation under God. God bless the USA.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Absolutely.

[Hidden]

Thank you for your kindness.. Things are very bad. I hope things improve here and in turn positive changes in the United Kingdom.

[goldieoldie]

Hello Im so sorry for the distress you are feeling with the social unrest and so manypeople living with next to nothing lit breaks my heart to hear this and Im living in the uk.we will always have idiots who poke fun at others trying to be a law-abiding citizen----theres so much drivel our midst that few people can differentiate between what is right and how to wade through the negativityt .Try to remain positive and dont allow foolish ignorant people to destroy your peace of mind,unfortuneately,when we suffer from anxiety and trying our best to remain calm,cool and collected ,we can so easily fall prey to such idiotic remarks...our lives are precious we shouldnt have to deal with unnecessary aggro--- just needed to that to you ----Do you remember my other name was Lorianxiety,anyway you take care and stay safe your peace of mind is the most precious thing ,try to keep it that way ,life has more to it than meets the eye spritual values moreso than anything !strive to be happy look up the lovely tune Desdirata ,by les Crane on you tube

[Hidden in reply to goldieoldie]

Oh, hi Lori! So you were able to get your computer fixed! Thank you for your kind words. I appreicate it.

[PeaceNeed]

Late entry. Things dont seem to be getting any better. Too many people putting politics and conspiracy theories ahead of country.