Yes. But on the other hand, this is not a drill. The fascists are in control. This is our version of 1930s Germany. I am trying not to waste too much energy on anger and hate, but it's a daily challenge.
Yes! I feel helpless. I don’t know what to do, what I CAN do. Calling my reps, I either get a machine or an intern that assures me my message will be passed on. (ya, sure) Emails won’t get read. I’m lost.
If you have the time, create a narrative or a chart. Copy it. Follow the congressional staff on BS. Wait for them to post. You’ll have to keep refreshing. Paste it. They will read it. Jasmine Crockett responded to me.
Every sane person in America! I have difficulty
sleeping and when I finally
do it’s just for a few hours
at a time. All this crazy is
just to overwhelming!
I've limited myself to looking at this app three times a day and I read no articles that have TFG's name in the title. I've started reading again and installed a Sudoku app on my phone. Make it a priority to do things you enjoy.
If you're tired of doom scrolling, try out https://wiser5.com. It's like duolingo but for a variety of subjects like personal finance, biology, history, philosophy, math, and more.
When someone appears to be bent on destroying our homeland we have every right to be angry. When their policies harm vulnerable people, we have every right to be angry!
We must safeguard ourselves however and step away from time to time.
I wake up with hate in my soul every day now. I watch your politicians talk, and the hate keeps growing. The whole administration is nothing but Natzi lovers. Every American should be ashamed of their country. Home of the brave and land of the free. Just Bullshit now.
I agree. I believe that tRump is a cancer on us. Americans are dumber than ever. Musk and his young brainy people helped Trump steal the election- they brag about it. And here we are.
That “Americans are dumber than ever,” is the saddest part of this whole nightmare. It’s destroyed any faith that I had that Americans are basically good people and would do the right thing.
This is just one of the traumatic outcomes of Orange Assolini and MAGA's purge on America. Letting down our neighbors and allies around the world. The first time they forgave us. The 2nd time it's "FUCK YOU".
Yes. I’m old. Rallied to end Nam War. 71 million like me may lose Social Security, you will, too. Want to do something? I quit Amazon, don’t shop with corporations that donated to DT. Donate to the fight. Call govt officials. Write letters/emails. Go to rallies. Fight however you’re able. Believe!
Yes, I really don't like being in a country that is part of an authoritarian government's threats. Democracy is dead in the US, which is why I will never cross that border and try to avoid buying US products until that man is gone.
You have to work through that. Carrying anger puts your body in constant stress. Back away from media, and take a breath. They're winning if they're controlling your mood. If you're fuming or doomscrolling, You're likely not living your best life. Do what you can when you can but don't obsess.
Anxiety and worries affect your health. Personally, I stopped worrying and trust God for peace. I believe all will get strengthen out at God's appointed time. Looking back at history, no bad king or dictator ruled for very long. We just have to hang in there and do what we can.
Same here. These bitches got me buying MORE guns. I just wanted to chill, play with my dog and do a little fly fishing under a Harris/Waltz administration - not dread turning on the news everyday. Hour to hour, it’s like “Okay, what has this orange stupid ass motherfucker and his minions done now?”
Try taking time for mental health and self care is important to staying strong. We cannot let the bad people turn us into bad people.
Join a mutual aid group. You can help yourself and others. If you need to talk, feel free to reach out
Anyone with a brain and a heart feels this way. I'm channeling my energy into whatever action I can and into self care. I've seen enough to know that terrible regimes can not hold onto power. History repeats itself in a different time, different place, but always good people prevail.
Yes. When I sit to meditate it can take me up to 20 minutes to settle down sometimes. I'm anxious but not scared. The American people and our institutions have an indomitable inner strength. We will overcome.
Yep. So I'm exercising and working out again. Soon as the bitter cold leaves here, will start walking.
I've been so angry and stressed I forgot how good I feel when the endorphins kick in.
It's ok to take care of ourselves, we'll need it to keep fighting against the bullshit.
Everyone in my house is feeling this. Me because I work for the Fed, my spouse because he’s married to me, and us because our friends and others are hurting.
Yes, and so very sad too. Worried, a constant ache of concern, anger, sadness and hate. I don’t like to hate but I fucking hate these vile, spineless , racist, misogynistic, christo-fascist Nazi republikkkans with a passion.
I dream about living in some future AI Nazi colony. This isn't what I wanted for the end of my life, for my children and grandchildren. I can't believe people aren't rising up and shutting this country down.
Hi Rick, I’m European. I feel much safer now that Trump got elected. The US, as lovely as it is looking from across the Atlantic, has been more and more divided since Obama, and definitely also during Biden/Harris. Can you tell a thing or two that makes you feel like that?
First:You have a right to be upset, if you are sure the information you are receiving is accurate.
Do not be manipulated.
Second:You can only do things in your control, do the best you can and leave it at that.
Life is too short to live angry.
That is what Bannon wants you to feel unless you're on his side then he has already radicalised you. The strategy is to use compliant media to flood the headlines with lies. All Oligarchs are obsessed by the accumulation of power and beating each other. It's just a game for them and all the media.
You are not alone. Try to take breaks when you can. I occasionally do a "no media" day to catch my breath. Going outside helps me. Do something for yourself from time to time. Part of their flood the zone strategy is to wear us out.
I keep thinking that the US will come to its senses and realize that Kamala Harris is the true president, & trump, musk and all the other treasonous politicians are arrested.
Worry penetrates. Its focus increases the worry. "If you can do something about a situation, no need to worry, if you can't do anything, still no need to worry." H.H. the Dalai Lama. We can't change other people's thinking. No way to change the mind of someone believing they know.
I feel exactly the same, and I don't live in the USA or am American. But I TOTALLY have this feeling. Every day, see what that 🍊💩 and his president Musk and side chicken vance backed by the republican party. They ALL are a threat to the whole world!
To everyone living in this nightmare STAY SAFE
I'm overwhelmed and sad. We are on the wrong side of history and we will be rightfully judged by the rest of the world. I just hope my children and grandchild will get to see this stain removed. At almost 62, I doubt I'll be around.
Yes, every day ..turn it around and join a group or protest...going tomorrow to our local City Hall protest...every bit counts..you are among friends. We're the United States and are taking our Democracy back!
First thing I do when I wake up is check my phone to see what did the Orange Menace post this time. I take melatonin and drink herbal tea to try and sleep but it's not working. On the morning he got "elected" I punched my heavy bag so hard that my knuckles bled (I was wearing gloves).
This is a facist tactic from hitler. It’s designed to wear you down and become submissive. You’re not alone, stay vigilant, because your children’s future depends on it. 👊
Everyone that cares is right here with you in some degree - I just put three bumper stickers on my car’ Nothing about this is normal’
‘ ‘ RESIST’ and ‘if you are not outraged you are not paying attention’
Sending hugs with a big Resistance boost 😎
Anger is like fear. They aren't negative emotions. Quite the opposite.
Fear tells you something is wrong. Your body should ready itself for an attack of some kind. It's only negative if it comes from uninformed reasons and no desire to learn.
Anger is the same. It's a call to act. Just be informed.
It is ok to take a step back and work on your mental health. Try some self care, going for a walk. Look into joining a group to get some community support.
See how you feel in a few months. You may be up to try joining a mutual aid group.
This will be a long haul, take care of yourself and others
Angry, but mostly scared. I don’t just wake up like this. It’s all day. Right now I fear for the poor, immigrants, minorities the sick and elderly, but I know that Trump’s policies will soon affect all of us. There will be epidemics, a recession or depression and probably terrorist attacks.
We cannot give into despair. Do some self care and try joining a mutual aid group.
We do not know the future, but in the coming years you will be glad that you did
It is creating a lot of feelings in a lot of people, but take care of your self and if you can others. We are in this together.
If you need someone to talk to, feel free to reach out
I find that simple pleasures like a walk, a chat with a friend or a cup of tea with a biscuit and a book have done wonders for my mental heath. But everyone's situation is different.
If you don't mind me trying to problem solve, what are your favorite simple pleasures?
My sole income is Social Security. Medicare and Medicaid have paid for my cancer treatments. I live in HUD subsidized housing. The dread I feel hasn't left me since Nov. 6.
I'm on disability and Medicare and was just diagnosed with stage 4. I have PTSD and know this dread quite well, not fun being slapped with it all over again while dealing with all the aforementioned😮💨
Interesting. In my senior/disabled community if he destroys social security as our only income, 400 people will become homeless. Most of us supplement Medicare w/Medicaid, if he destroys these we're then uninsured. Approx. 67 million people nationwide will be affected if they get away with this.
Sorry that it has taken me time to get back to you. I am sorry that you are in such a difficult spot. I hope that the sheer size of the protests that such cuts would cause would offer some protection. But I am not sure
Try some self care and make time for your mental health. Remember that their strategy is to leave us to demoralized/exhausted to do anything.
Join a mutual aid group. If you need to talk, feel free to reach out
I feel your frustration! Don’t give up-don’t surrender! That’s what they want!
When u feel powerless, find ways to reclaim your power!
Posting truthful, accurate information on sites like Bluesky,call ur elected officials & voting helps!
Remember Hurricane Helene started with a single drop of rain
Yes! You are not alone in feeling this way. Having compassion and empathy for others is a strength, a sign of health. I’ve gotten mad at myself for caring about so many different issues to the point of burnout. Then I remind myself I’m not a sociopath who feels nothing when others feel pain.
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sleeping and when I finally
do it’s just for a few hours
at a time. All this crazy is
just to overwhelming!
We must safeguard ourselves however and step away from time to time.
I'm living on a meager S.S.
(Because when I was younger I didn't realize doing cash jobs would affect me later)
And I have I PT job.
Barely making ends meet.
Haven't slept in months.
This Turdacurfluffle is driving me crazy.
It's so bad. We need new words.
Find a way to protect your mental health. We need you to be at your best for this fight. Remember the chaos and confusion is their tactic.
Join a mutual aid group. You can help yourself and others. If you need to talk, feel free to reach out
Feb 17, 2025
Tomorrow
12pm
@ your State Capitol/city hall/ town hall
I've been so angry and stressed I forgot how good I feel when the endorphins kick in.
It's ok to take care of ourselves, we'll need it to keep fighting against the bullshit.
If you need someone to talk to with, feel free to reach out
Don't wish it on anyone.
But it is the greatest gift I ever received.
Times that test us are times of growth.
Do not be manipulated.
Second:You can only do things in your control, do the best you can and leave it at that.
Life is too short to live angry.
To everyone living in this nightmare STAY SAFE
saddle up and
Lead the Resistance
‘ ‘ RESIST’ and ‘if you are not outraged you are not paying attention’
Sending hugs with a big Resistance boost 😎
Fear tells you something is wrong. Your body should ready itself for an attack of some kind. It's only negative if it comes from uninformed reasons and no desire to learn.
Anger is the same. It's a call to act. Just be informed.
See how you feel in a few months. You may be up to try joining a mutual aid group.
This will be a long haul, take care of yourself and others
We do not know the future, but in the coming years you will be glad that you did
If you need someone to talk to, feel free to reach out
If you don't mind me trying to problem solve, what are your favorite simple pleasures?
🚫no nerd reich🚫 placard to hold up at noon might help you sleep!
I'm exhausted.
Join a mutual aid group. If you need to talk, feel free to reach out
When u feel powerless, find ways to reclaim your power!
Posting truthful, accurate information on sites like Bluesky,call ur elected officials & voting helps!
Remember Hurricane Helene started with a single drop of rain