No political content?

[Quantumconscious]

Well, my therapist suggested I post here about my feelings. I have been lurking for some time reading the posts but not actively engaging. And when I sat down to write a post it says "no political content." Well, let me just say that generally speaking what is happening tonight in the United States has me feeling really despondent about this country but I am not supposed to talk about it so I guess that is as much as I am allowed to say. I feel like I don't really want to live in a country like this but I guess I will have to go elsewhere to share my feelings why. I don't understand this perhaps there is another forum on Health Unlocked where we are allowed to vent our feelings. If someone can direct me to such a group it would be most appreciated.

[russel0]

I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It’s tough to feel despondent about the state of things, especially when you want to express your feelings. If you're looking for a space to share, you might try exploring other forums or support groups that focus on mental health and allow for more open discussions. You're not alone in feeling this way!

[Shnookie]

One of the reasons that it is not encouraged to discuss politics on this forum is probably due to the divisiveness that it can cause. There have been other topics that have upset people on HU including myself. I’m Jewish and there at times when people of other beliefs try to impose themselves on the members of HU. In HU, there are people from many backgrounds beliefs and nonbelievers. The idea should be tolerance towards one another.

[MadBunny in reply to Shnookie]

Absolutely . We have been members here for quite a while and have seen some unpleasant exchanges due to the subjects of religion and politics .

[Shnookie in reply to MadBunny]

You are quite correct my good friend.

[Dolphin14]

I realize people have alot they want to share regarding politics but this is not the place for it. It's in the guidelines.

Perhaps a private chat group would work?

You can't change the guidelines on the request of your therapist.

🐬

Update from a few months ago

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

I was thinking we can have a private chat group. Great idea.

[Dolphin14]

healthunlocked.com/anxiety-...

Number 5

[MadBunny in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you for posting these guidelines.

[Dolphin14 in reply to MadBunny]

Bunny

You are welcome. I keep them handy for times like these

❤️🐬

[MadBunny in reply to Dolphin14]

Good idea . It would take me ages to find them 🐰

[hypercat54 in reply to Dolphin14]

That's a great idea Dolphin. You are smart and I would never have thought of that. x

[Dolphin14 in reply to hypercat54]

Hyper

Thank you. It seems we need to show it more and more lately. It was taking up too much time to keep digging for it.

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday

❤️🐬

[fauxartist]

You certainly can talk about our anxiety, or any effects all this has on you without naming names and not getting into any debates. I deleted my news feeds, and don't want to discuss politics ever again... there are no words...

[hypercat54]

You need to address your concerns to HU as they make the rules. We have no say in it.