Sharing frustrations

[Starrlight]

Our tv upstairs is on all the time… turned to news…It’s difficult to ignore what all is going wrong in this world. Do you need to vent about it all? Or list what went right for you today? Let your accomplishments and your frustrations out here. It’s good to not let them build up. Love you guys ❤️

[Florida1959]

Turn it off - the world is crazy, I refuse to watch the news anymore. Its so corrupt love ya xxxx

[Starrlight in reply to Florida1959]

Love you more haaa! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I don’t turn it on. My dad has it on so when I am in the kitchen I hear it.

[Kat63 in reply to Starrlight]

Would he turn it off after one daily news report, if you asked him?

If he wouldn’t do that, could you wear noise-cancelling headphones?

[LoveforAll41]

I agree, it doesn't do me any good. I want to help but it feels so overwhelming. I think that it is important to lift where you stand and try to raise a good family or help in your local community. I know there are supposed to be some good uplifting news sites out there. Anyone have recommendations on those?

[Thankfulforhelp22]

hey star. Hope you are well. The news these days drains my soul and spirit. I try to monitor my intake VERY carefully.

It is especially tough for those of us with mental health challenges.

I try to remind myself that the vast majority of people are decent and kind no matter how different they may be.

Peace and love to all.

[Starrlight in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

Yes Peace and love to all

[Turnipgirl in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

They never report anything nice on the news do they?

[Florida1959 in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

Yes me too, love and peace x

[Wakeboarder24]

I hate to say but the media companies have realize scaring people get them attention which turns to profit. That’s why there is always negative news.

[Starrlight in reply to Wakeboarder24]

I believe it It’s good to not listen to biased so called news stations with propaganda but I try not to listen to any- wether we listen or not unfortunately there are terrible things happening

and always wonderful things happening as well we just don’t announce them as much

[Wakeboarder24 in reply to Starrlight]

There are wonderful people in this world. They are nameless in the media and on social media.

[Arymretep]

I agree, I try not to listen to the news either , the world seems to be in such a terrible place at the moment

[Artistfriend]

I felt a little crappy yesterday but had a good evening out with friends so that was an accomplishment for me

[Turnipgirl in reply to Artistfriend]

It's nice isn't it to put things in the diary to look forward to!

[Turnipgirl]

This morning I had arranged my morning to fit in a phone interview at 11.30am which never happened and I was annoyed so what I did was got on with job hunting and open learning after I had waited for 20 mins to see if they were going to ring me but no they weren't and I was stood up which isn't very nice!

Then it was 1.15pm and they rang me and I told them to get lost and I was no longer interested in the vacancy and I withdrew my application with them and I feel I made the right decision to do that!

[Isinatra]

If I vented about what’s wrong in the world today, I’d be in HU prison and they’d throw away the key. Besides, I hate to be the bearer of bad news and I think there’s enough members that are all ready in the know……so, instead…..it’s Halloween…..I went to the dollar store and cruised the Halloween candy isle and didn’t buy a bit. It was a hard thing to do. I reminded myself a new wardrobe costs a fortune to buy these days. That’s 1 good thing today. But early on I had a good laugh..actually several. That’s 2. The day isn’t over yet, so the good stuff list isn’t finished. Sometimes you have to look for the good or make it happen. But on a really good day it comes to you. 🩵🎃🍬

[Arymretep in reply to Isinatra]

So true, sometimes we have to do things we don’t really want to if we want to get on in this life , we can’t always do just what we like .

[Starrlight in reply to Isinatra]

Happy 🎃 Halloween 👻

[secrets22]

must admit i do watch the news because as horrible as it is i feel we should be made aware of the horrors around the world, in fact i dont watch anything except the news as i'm not keen on TV full stop.

[Turnipgirl]

If anything does happen that's important someone else will let you know!

I remember the old days when the news was only on a few times a day!

[Sillysausage234]

happy Halloween star and give that lovely toad a kiss on the lips from me please 🎃

[Starrlight in reply to Sillysausage234]

Haaaaa! I love it! I’ve never thought of kissing Toady before! Happy Happiest Halloween to you and all your beautiful critters! 👻

[melbrown]

Stay away from the news Starrlight... I believe in keeping up with going on in the world, but it's way too depressing. Let's focus on all the cute trick or treaters tonight. Hoping we all get no tricks & have just enough leftover candy to make us happy (& those with kiddos, that they share with their folks). 🎃👻🦹🏼‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟🍫🍬🍭🍫

[Turnipgirl in reply to melbrown]

That's it if all watching the news does is upset you then switch it off and walk away and do something nice for yourself!

[Kat63]

I go through phases where I literally have to avoid the news, because I’m afraid I’ll really lose it if I hear about one more bad thing.

I’m so tired of the expectation to act like everything is fine when the truth is, it’s a giant dumpster fire.

War in the Middle East? War in Ukraine? Terrible people in charge of most things? Ah, so what. Let’s sit in more meetings and fill out more spreadsheets and pretend things are great! /s

[Mrspjsmom]

I will vent today. Woke up at 2am. It was cold enough that we had snow flurries this morning. I have just felt off all day. Confused, anxious and in pain. It's almost dinner time and I haven't accomplished much. I think I might just curl up and watch something on YouTube or find a movie. Hopefully tomorrow will be better and I will get something done. Just don't have the energy today.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

I hear you. I’m hoping you have a good night.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Starrlight]

Thanks. Some days I just need to do what I can manage and not beat myself up about it.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Same here. It’s hard

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

How are you today?

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Starrlight]

Better. I've been busy around the house. Take a break when I need to then back to things. Getting tired. I might grab something to eat and call it a day.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Good job! I thought of you today when I sat down because I realized I pushed myself too hard and hoped you were doing better than me. Im calling it a day too but this will prob not happen … being a homeschooling mama and working in the home is never ending 😅

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Starrlight]

At least try to take a break.

[Swilly97]

Ugh! I usually can't watch the news because it'll give me anxiety and anger me slightly. I can't stand what's happening to our country 😕. I usually watch something on Hulu or Prime that's safe ya know?

I'm sorry that you have to hear it. Is there a compromise that your dad would make? I agree with Kat63 about trying noise canceling headphones. I have some that I once used on an airplane to calm me down and they really work.

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[Starrlight in reply to Swilly97]

I don’t really mind hearing about what is going on. I know, I can’t stand it either but when I know what is happening at least I know. I hate wondering

[Swilly97 in reply to Starrlight]

You make a very good point, I had never really thought of it that way. 👍

[Starrlight in reply to Swilly97]

When something bad happens like an illness in the family etc I always feel better when I educate myself. Thanks for understanding me 😌

[Wakeboarder24]

one thing I notice is people gain social media fame by being provoking. Not right, provoking. This is a big problem now.