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WestMichRad

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3. Weather is one thing that doesn't give me anxiety

Reply to Walleye (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 11:48 AM

Feb 12

…(except when there are tornado warnings - eek!). We have a forecast for 6” of snow later today and tonight, and that much again on Saturday. So I’ll get some shoveling exercise in my 50’ driveway. I’ll take this anytime over facing a hurricane!

As for the news, oy. Now that’s depressing. Why do some people want to f*k things up so badly? What the hell is their problem?

I’m avoiding reading any news stories beyond the headlines, listening to podcasts, enjoying hobbies, and regularly popping my Xanax. Barely managing to cope with it all.

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How are you doing today? Check in thread. Remember, you are not alone! 💙💙💙💙 [View all] LiberalLoner Feb 12 OP

Hi, I'm trying not to get depressed by the weather. really trying not to read the news Walleye Feb 12 #1

I'm glad the checkup had good results! And the kitties will take good care of you, too. I just gave LiberalLoner Feb 12 #2

Weather is one thing that doesn't give me anxiety WestMichRad Feb 12 #3

I hear you. I've been spending too much time doom scrolling and it's not so good for my anxiety. LiberalLoner Feb 12 #7

Pushing myself through some weather related PTSD Siwsan Feb 12 #4

I hope things will get better for you and I hope the news gets better soon. 🤗💙 LiberalLoner Feb 12 #8

Not Great XanaDUer2 Feb 12 #5

I'm so sorry. I hope so much you feel better soon. LiberalLoner Feb 12 #6

Ty kindly XanaDUer2 Feb 12 #9

Oh I'm so sorry. 😭. I can't tell you how much time I spend daydreaming that maybe there is a heaven and maybe I LiberalLoner Feb 12 #10

Do you have MS? XanaDUer2 Feb 12 #11

Yes. Had an episode of transverse myelitis too that left me with bad spinal cord damage. LiberalLoner Feb 12 #12

In so sorry XanaDUer2 Feb 12 #13

I'm so sorry, that is awful. I went through years of "it's all in your head" before I finally got diagnosed. They blew LiberalLoner Feb 12 #14