It's a medical condition.

[Schlocko]

And I’ve had it all my life. When I was a kid, I would have spells when I’d cry over trivial things. Weather. Mild criticism. Someone not responding when I said their name. And I’d get lectured for being overly sensitive. (Gee, thanks.)

It’s come and gone over the past fifty (Jesus!) years. I’m medicated now. I have a wonderful wife, two outstanding stepchildren, and for the most part a pretty good life.

And my f—king brain won’t let me enjoy ANY OF THAT right now, the sh—-y thing in my head keeps screaming “YOU ARE OLD AND DYING AND THE WORLD SUCKS!” at me. I want to go to a psych ward and get doped up to the point of comatose. But that would ruin the holidays for a lot of people.

Yes, I’ve seen my doctor, he’s increased my dosage. He’s recommending online therapy for my sh—-y obsessive thoughts. Maybe I’ll do it.

Thank you for reading. You all help me very much by letting me know there are people facing much bigger problems with a strength I could never summon. I want you to know I admire you, and you aren’t alone. If and when I shake this bout of sh—-iness, I’ll still be thinking of you. May you all stay strong.

[LoisB]

1. I am sorry. May you stay strong too.

[Mike 03]

2. Powerful post. This is a really, really hard time for many of us.

My heart goes out to you.

Recently, I've been stuck in a downward "thinking loop" of ruminating, "preparing", pacing, consuming news after getting my consumption under control. It does anger me that I have a pretty good life and I'm not using it for the things that mean the most to me.

Truly, I am with you and I wish you and every person struggling right now the concentration and strength to pull ourselves out of this. Life is short.

[Schlocko]

3. Amen,

brother.

[MadameButterfly]

4. For those of us struggling whether

economicaly, medically, emotionally, or directly affected by Trump's proposed policies (well, that could be everybody but to different degrees) it's harder to rise above what's going on in the world. I can't even imagine when Trump is actually president.

We have to find something positive to focus on. I was a political junky/activist and that just isn't working for me right now. So I'm learning a healing modality, doing some spiritual study, trying to find a bigger picture. My husband loses himself in music. It's not enough, yet, but it helps.

I hope we can all come out of this stronger, not let him drag us down to his level. We have something he'll never have: love.

[ShazzieB]

5. I think the right kind of therapy could be helpful.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is supposed to be particularly effective for dealing with obsessive thoughts. Here's a link with some basic info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610

Google "cognitive behavioral therapy" for more.

[XanaDUer2]

6. I'm sorry

I think some ppl are too sensitive for this shitty world.. feel free to share her anytime.

[barbtries]

7. I am in therapy.

love my counselor, he's my touchstone. I feel better after we talk. I have been seeing him since 2018, and we meet every 4 to 6 weeks now, started out weekly. I urge you to follow up with that. Talking it out really helps in my experience. I don't know how I would have gotten through the first few years after my daughter was killed without it. I may never have found the courage to end my bad marriage. and so on.

Also, if you are inclined, writing can be helpful.

last but not least: there's a LOT to cry about at this moment in history. you are not alone.

[Karadeniz]

8. Meditation to balance mind ?

[Schlocko]

9. Thanks

But I’m not the type.