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06.02.20, 12:50 PM General Topics
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I am feeling so overwhelmed by pandemic and riots. I can’t watch the news anymore because I sit there and cry. How are you ladies coping? Tia. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.02.20, 12:50 PM Flag
 

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I am fortunate to be in a position where I don't need to pay attention to the news. I can keep my head down and focus on my job and family. I think a lot about my friend who is a reporter, and has to deal with the news every single day. No escape. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 12:56 PM Flag
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There are helicopters overhead when I try to sleep at night. There is no escape. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:06 PM Flag
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Op: why do you say you don’t need to pay attention to the news? These riots are nationwide. Don’t you want to know what’s happening around you? That said, I’ve stopped watching the news because it’s making me anxious. These are such scary times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:12 PM Flag
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Not the above responder, but I don’t watch the news anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:25 PM Flag
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Op: I’ve had to do the same because of my anxiety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:30 PM Flag
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I say this with ... not love since I don't know you from Adam, but I say this with truly no rancor. You are very lucky that you can turn away from the news in order to take care of your anxiety. There are 1,000's of women who live not 3 miles from you who have to face it every day, all day, with no break. Not because they are reporters but because they are going out in the world or sending their children, husbands and brothers out into a very scary and dangerous world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 02:22 PM Flag
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Op: I’m a person of color and am deeply affected by this and deeply concerned about my dc so I need to keep myself together in order to keep my dc healthy during this difficult time. I am not watching the news but am choosing to read NPR only to keep myself informed. My brother lives not too far from where the looting and fires in the Bronx. He’s also still working outside the home. You shouldn’t make assumptions about posters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 05:16 PM Flag
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I check a local news website that covers just news from my town, but I'm in a suburb and we don't even have peaceful protests here, yet alone riots. It depresses me that there are huge riots in all of our big cities and I choose not to watch something depressing if I don't have to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:26 PM Flag
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This is a textbook example of priviledge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:25 PM Flag
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Call it what you will, I call it maintaining sanity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:27 PM Flag
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ITA. Choosing to remain silent when there is oppression is equal to siding with the oppressor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 02:27 PM Flag
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Technically correct, but there are ways of speaking up that don't involve dangerous behavior during a pandemic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 02:28 PM Flag
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If OP "does not pay attention to the news" how is she aware of what is happening and speaking up? I agree we don't all have to be on the streets, that's what social media and online contributions are for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 03:36 PM Flag
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Oh, I absolutely agree that it's important to remain informed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 03:39 PM Flag
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Op: I’m reading NPR, but no longer watching the news or videos of riots online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 05:17 PM Flag
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Ignorance is bliss. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:53 PM Flag
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I'm feeling really overwhelmed and anxious too. I cried listening to Trump speak from the Rose Garden yesterday. He's basically declared war on us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:36 PM Flag
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He's scum, can't even bring himself to try to calm things down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 01:55 PM Flag
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Op: exactly....he’s inciting more hatred. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 05:11 PM Flag
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What did he say? I only saw his photo-op which was very pathetic but didn't hear him speak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 02:18 PM Flag
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+1 I'm not sure he said anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 02:28 PM Flag
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Not one thing to help soothe anyone or anything. They tear gassed peaceful protesters so he could walk across the street to a church and take a goofy picture holding up a bible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 02:42 PM Flag
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Crying helps; going outside (masked) helps; listening to my friends helps, and thinking about the possibility for change helps. Also, I really liked the Trevor Noah piece if you haven't already seen it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 02:00 PM Flag
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Op: thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 05:17 PM Flag
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I read a lot; I'm putting on my mask and going out for walks; an evening glass of beer or wine on the terrace. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 02:18 PM Flag
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I never watch the news--I read the literal paper and check headlines throughout the day online. That alone keeps my stress somewhat under control. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 05:31 PM Flag
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^^^helps because the visuals and constant barrage of everything on the news is designed to agitate you and keep you hooked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.20, 05:32 PM Flag
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