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  • #439406
    anita
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    Dear Lisa: good to read from you again. Please share more?..

    anita

    #439412
    Lisa
    Participant

    I am going back and forth this week and right now I have to get ready for work and I am frozen. I don’t want to go. I feel like I am not doing anything for my life. I don’t know what to do about the insanity going on in politics. In the next ten minutes I have to get up and get ready for work and I am dreading it. I feel like everything that I felt growing up has made it’s way into mainstream politics and women and men voted for the abuser. It’s been personally traumatizing for me as well as traumatizing as someone who believes in my country….and like the great puzzle that is my life I just don’t understand.

    Work will be what it always is which is no comfort. I may not be able to respond until later as I do have to go to work.

    #439414
    anita
    Participant

    Dear Lisa:

    It’s understandable that the political climate can deeply affect people’s mental health. Here are seven ways (from online) to cope with feelings of depression or trauma related to the elections:

    1. Limit News Consumption: Constant exposure to news can heighten anxiety. Set specific times to check updates and avoid news before bed.

    2. Connect with Supportive People: people and support groups who share your concerns. Feeling understood and supported can make a big difference.

    3. Engage in Self-Care: prioritize activities that bring you joy and relaxation, whether it’s reading, exercising, or spending time in nature.

    4. Practice Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques: techniques like deep breathing, meditation, and the 5-4-3-2-1 method can help manage anxiety and keep you grounded.

    5. Focus on What You Can Control: engage in positive actions, like volunteering or participating in community activities, to feel more empowered.

    6. Stay Physically Active: exercise can boost your mood and reduce stress. Even a short walk can make a difference.

    7. Create a Safe Space: Make your home a sanctuary where you can relax and feel secure. Surround yourself with comforting items and positive reminders.

    A personal note: I did not vote for the president to be, and I was very anxious about the possibility that he will win. The morning I heard of the results, surprisingly, I felt a relief.. simply because the suspense was over. Now, this is the situation, it is what it is and I can’t undo it. You know of The Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”?-

    – Well, I can’t change the election results (not to the White House, not to the Senate, not to the House of Representatives, and not when it comes the implications to the  Supreme Court), but I can change my Attitude, and instead of filling my mind with the negatives, I choose to focus on the positives: I personally know of good, hard-working, decent people who voted for Trump. Many are happy and hopeful now. I am happy for them. There are good people in the world at large who are also happy and hopeful in regard to the elections results: I am happy for them too.

    Maybe, just maybe, Lisa, some things in the next 4 years will turn out okay. Maybe better than okay. You may be pleasantly surprised. Maybe.

    Remember, Lisa: it’s okay to seek help and take steps to protect your mental health. You’re not alone in feeling the way you do, and there are resources and people who can support you through this time. I a here for you.

    anita

    #439415
    anita
    Participant

    correction to the last sentence: I am here for you.

    anita

    #439434
    Lisa
    Participant

    Thank you Anita for the lists of things to do. I really appreciate your help.
    <p style=”text-align: left;”>I wish I could respond to what you said afterwards, but I can not.</p>
     

    #439435
    Lisa
    Participant

    Edit:

    Thank you Anita for the lists of things to do. I really appreciate your help.

    I wish I could respond to what you said afterwards, but I can not.

     

    #439436
    anita
    Participant

    Dear Lisa:

    You are very welcome. I understand you not being in the state of mind- heart to respond to me- and you don’t owe me- or anyone- a response. You are not alone in your pain and distress. I hope it eases.

    anita

    #439602
    anita
    Participant

    Dear Lisa:

    I came across a poem yesterday, and I thought of sending it to you because it fits you too:

    “In the quiet of the night, where shadows play,     And the silence whispers what hearts cannot say,

    Know that even in the darkest of days,     There’s a light within you, guiding your way.

    Your heart feels heavy, burdened with care,     The weight of the world, too much to bear.

    Yet in the midst of pain, there’s a spark,     A reminder that hope still ignites in the dark.

    When love feels distant, and solace is scarce,     Remember, dear soul, you are strong and fierce.

    In the echoes of doubt, find your inner voice,     A whisper of strength, a reason to rejoice.

    Though the path seems lonely, you’re never alone,     For within you lies a courage well-known.

    Take each step forward, with grace and with might,     For brighter tomorrows are born from this fight.

    Let the tears flow freely, let the heart mend,     For in brokenness, there’s a chance to transcend.

    Embrace the journey, with all that it brings,     For you are resilient, a soul with wings.

    In the quiet of the night, hold on to your grace,     With each breath you take, find a serene space.

    Know that you are cherished, valued, and dear,     And with each new dawn, let go of your fear.

    May you find comfort in the love that remains,     In the strength of your spirit, despite the pains.

    For you are a warrior, with a heart so true,     And brighter days will come, just for you.”

    anita

    #439748
    anita
    Participant

    Happy Thanksgiving, Lisa: may it be as happy as it’s possible for you!

    anita

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