I went shopping with my mom today and on the way back I started having a soul-crushing anxiety attack about *gestures at the entire world* all the things. In case you were considering having one of these yourself, I would recommend avoiding being behind the wheel of a car, if possible. 0/10 experience
@nonayadambidnes I will be. Thank you. 💕 I have felt this way since 2016, and every year seems to pile a little more on.
Reminds me of the Irish priest from my childhood who, when my father asked how he was doing, replied, “Oh sure, it’s all right. I’m like that old donkey. The more you put on me, the slower I go.” As a kid, I didn’t understand what he meant, but now, I definitely do.
@TheRealDelia Whenever I'm getting overwhelmed I try to unplug from the news and the internet, get out in nature (and away from people) even just for a couple of days and it helps. If I don't have time to get away, I spend some time every day doing something mindless (watering the lawn or painting walls.)
I hope you have an outlet, something creative, fun (or mindless!) where you can just turn it all off for awhile. We all need a break sometimes. 💕 Hang in there!
@nonayadambidnes Thank you so much. I’m taking a news hiatus for a couple of days. I’m a writer, so I’m going to throw myself into my work for a while. Maybe do some painting too. Cuddling a dog also helps. My Mona is good for that.
@TheRealDelia That sounds like the perfect break. 🙂
@TheRealDelia I had that happen, and now I have panic attacks behind the wheel, so I don't drive anymore.
@GrumpyWolf Oh no! I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with that.
@TheRealDelia It happens. Nothing I can really do about it. It sucks for jobs, but I deal with it as best as I can.
@TheRealDelia ooof. Sending good vibes. The world is really terrifying. I can't even say "right now" because it's been terrifying for awhile. *hugs*
@VenessaG *hugs* Thank you. ❤️
@TheRealDelia Are you ok? It's a lot lately.