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In reply to the discussion: Anyone else having a mental health crisis over this administration? [View all]herding cats
(19,549 posts)73. You are simply amazing.
Thank you, for myself and everyone out there dealing with these current events. I'm certain your words are a solace and a salve for many people who've read them. It's apparent that you really do care, and that matters deeply when someone is dealing with such emotional distress.
I just wanted to thank you, and let you know your words are deeply appreciated. Your contributions here were excellent.
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Anyone else having a mental health crisis over this administration? [View all]
butdiduvote
Jan 2017
OP
Listen you do what you can. If you can't participate in a protest you can pick up the phone...if
TrekLuver
Feb 2017
#6
What's going to rise from the ashes won't be the imaginary Phoenix some expect.
herding cats
Feb 2017
#71
This OP, man... part of me thinks, trump hasn't even DONE anything yet, if people are literally
dionysus
Feb 2017
#72
I believe you... like said, ive felt the same way... you feel likebyou're being crushed in a vice
dionysus
Feb 2017
#78
Not doing so well at all. A lot of anxiety and anger and generally pissed off at 62+ million tRump
SammyWinstonJack
Feb 2017
#12
There is a time and place for everything. We will need people to get out there and register folks,
nikibatts
Feb 2017
#14
I am anxious. But I am the anxious type. I have learned good cooling skills,though
AgadorSparticus
Feb 2017
#16
Enjoy life and send positive, caring energy out to those who need it and open yourself
KittyWampus
Feb 2017
#18
definitely not alone, I made a similar post in our mental health support group
steve2470
Feb 2017
#20
My dear butdiduvote, I am wrecked and ruined. I have moments or maybe a few hours when
Leghorn21
Feb 2017
#22
when you're ready..when you've processed the current situation in a coherent manner
Demonaut
Feb 2017
#26
Politicat, this is a superb post. I'm going to print out the self-care checklist
Hekate
Feb 2017
#41
My DIL says her therapist's phone started ringing at 8am Nov. 9. I went back into therapy in Dec....
Hekate
Feb 2017
#39
My advice: Your local food bank needs your help. Forget about Trumpy and company and go help out.
FSogol
Feb 2017
#45