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herding cats

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73. You are simply amazing.
Fri Feb 3, 2017, 03:39 AM
Feb 2017

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.

Nah, i was already there. CentralMass Jan 2017 #1
You are not alone my friend. Doodley Jan 2017 #2
I get what you're saying renate Feb 2017 #75
You are not alone Frogg Feb 2017 #3
First, you're in the same spot as a lot of us are. MontanaMama Feb 2017 #4
+1 narnian60 Feb 2017 #80
Yes, and lots of other people are, too. You are not alone mnhtnbb Feb 2017 #5
My therapist agrees. athena Feb 2017 #15
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
Just a thought Phoenix61 Feb 2017 #7
Sorry but, we needed this. Gman Feb 2017 #8
No, We Didn't Need this.. tell that to the Planet.. our SCOTUS and Cha Feb 2017 #25
I agree, Cha. LisaM Feb 2017 #27
This is mild compared to what other countries go through Gman Feb 2017 #43
This is our Country.. our lives. Our Planet. We did NOT "need" trump.. Cha Feb 2017 #44
With you Cha! People think this is a game. Madam45for2923 Feb 2017 #47
Yeah, the rich who can afford to live their lives Cha Feb 2017 #51
+1 & beyond. Raine1967 Feb 2017 #66
No. Just no. Hekate Feb 2017 #40
I'm trying to see something "positive", and it's hard. hamsterjill Feb 2017 #57
This is a pretty cold response to a heartfelt OP. Raine1967 Feb 2017 #67
Thank you butdiduvote Feb 2017 #70
I don't know who this "we" is, butdiduvote Feb 2017 #69
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'm not saying it's rational butdiduvote Feb 2017 #77
I believe you... like said, ive felt the same way... you feel likebyou're being crushed in a vice dionysus Feb 2017 #78
Yes, perfect way to describe it. butdiduvote Feb 2017 #79
The system is designed to resist major change. joshcryer Feb 2017 #84
Drinking more and a little less sleep. sarcasmo Feb 2017 #9
Everyone I know expresses some sort of depression over his presidency kimbutgar Feb 2017 #10
That's a good idea. butdiduvote Feb 2017 #11
Not doing so well at all. A lot of anxiety and anger and generally pissed off at 62+ million tRump SammyWinstonJack Feb 2017 #12
I understand. AC_Mem Feb 2017 #13
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
It's a lot to process and sort through ecstatic Feb 2017 #17
Enjoy life and send positive, caring energy out to those who need it and open yourself KittyWampus Feb 2017 #18
Gained weight from comfort eating marlakay Feb 2017 #19
definitely not alone, I made a similar post in our mental health support group steve2470 Feb 2017 #20
My boyfriend suggested I see a psychiatrist..... fNord Feb 2017 #21
My dear butdiduvote, I am wrecked and ruined. I have moments or maybe a few hours when Leghorn21 Feb 2017 #22
I'm on edge every day wondering what shoe will fall next. Lint Head Feb 2017 #23
We just do what we can.. do not feel guilty! Hillary's Winning meant Cha Feb 2017 #24
when you're ready..when you've processed the current situation in a coherent manner Demonaut Feb 2017 #26
Okay. That's all perfectly, completely understandable. politicat Feb 2017 #28
Thanks for all of the suggestions. butdiduvote Feb 2017 #32
Politicat, this is a superb post. I'm going to print out the self-care checklist Hekate Feb 2017 #41
You are simply amazing. herding cats Feb 2017 #73
I'm right there with you. Control-Z Feb 2017 #29
I survived Nixon Warpy Feb 2017 #30
I'm struggling also mvd Feb 2017 #31
My advice, and you're not going to like it Yupster Feb 2017 #33
Yeah, you're right butdiduvote Feb 2017 #34
Calm down and meditate vlyons Feb 2017 #35
yes MFM008 Feb 2017 #36
Natural Supplements Frogg Feb 2017 #37
For what it's worth, you're not alone. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2017 #38
My DIL says her therapist's phone started ringing at 8am Nov. 9. I went back into therapy in Dec.... Hekate Feb 2017 #39
you are definitely not alone Afromania Feb 2017 #42
My advice: Your local food bank needs your help. Forget about Trumpy and company and go help out. FSogol Feb 2017 #45
Don't let them win. cwydro Feb 2017 #46
I take heart in the fact that people are making a lot of noise. alarimer Feb 2017 #48
With you! Madam45for2923 Feb 2017 #49
I do have to suppress my urge to kill on an hourly basis... Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #50
Me too shenmue Feb 2017 #52
I'm going to climb a tree, Mendocino Feb 2017 #53
Dear Dem friend I made this OP for you: Madam45for2923 Feb 2017 #54
Why thank you :) butdiduvote Feb 2017 #68
I say this with your best interests at heart. TexasMommaWithAHat Feb 2017 #55
This is really good advice LeftInTX Feb 2017 #60
Worse Than GWB otohara Feb 2017 #63
Do you think part of the idea behind DJT's actions is... MountCleaners Feb 2017 #56
A hand full of Xanax obliviously Feb 2017 #58
Yes. I can't shake the depression. Butterflies Feb 2017 #59
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2017 #61
Me. In a bad way. Zero System Feb 2017 #62
Welcome Back! GP6971 Feb 2017 #64
Thank you...I didn't realize Zero System Feb 2017 #87
It was like an eight year vacation from Ilsa Feb 2017 #65
I know what you mean ribrepin Feb 2017 #74
That is a double edged sword. gordianot Feb 2017 #76
Tough thread to read...mental incapacity, depression, suicide, urges to kill... jmg257 Feb 2017 #81
I was away from the internet for 8 hours MountCleaners Feb 2017 #82
I'm fucking terrified GliderGuider Feb 2017 #83
Millions of Americans can expect to experience serious mental health issues due to the terror of the ladjf Feb 2017 #85
Yep - my depression and anxiety are so much worse nadine_mn Feb 2017 #86
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