I just feel sad and it is hard to get my mind focused on anything. I am overwhelmed by the current state of the world.
No it was good.
Not that I can think of now.
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hi how's it going today?
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Hello. I just find life very hard. I have not been happy in months.
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i hear you. it has been a hard year. what's been the biggest challenge for you?
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Going out and getting things done. Shopping is hard especially when stores are picked over.
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it is frustrating not being able to get what you want when you want it. are you having a hard time finding the things you need for right now or for in the future?
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Both. I feel like the future is uncertain. Not just for me but the world.
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it's true, we are not sure what to expect. have you looked for things online?
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Yes, but I feel like a lot of it is speculation and news just makes people more fearful.
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it is like there's a collective panic going on right now. I know for me focusing on the things i CAN control has helped me from spiraling into panic and depression
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How do you deal with other people who focus on all the bad things?
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the "little black rain cloud" people? LOL I try very hard to be kind and remember that we all are going throgh the same pandemic and for most of us it's our first
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Thanks. Do you think things will get better any time soon?
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While there is a lot to focus on that is just awful, it has really helped me to look back to the spanish flue of 1918 that pandemic was followed byt he roaring 20s
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I know people thinking the country will collapse soon. Hard to deal with them.
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The doomsday people are always around. remeber they mayans predicted the end of the world in 2012
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I have family like that and it is hard to deal with them. Especially during the holidays.
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are you familiar with Mr. Rogers' story about looking for the helpers when things go bad?
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No but I did love that show as a kid.
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Family is hard! So many strong emotions and opinions that aren't always helpful. anyone in particular for you?
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My dad and my GF's dad both have their own opinons on things
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so when disasters happen you dont focus on the bad things but look and you will always find people helping other people
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Yes. I also don't feel like the world will decent into madness, but they do not believe it.
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oooh, that's hard. are you living at home with your dad? as a mom, i can tell you that the unknown for your children is scary. often fear and lack of control come out sideways
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No but near him and take care of him.
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that's really nice of you. i'm 800+ miles away from my parents
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That is good and bad. I think it is good to talk about though I do feel a little better thank you.
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if i can suggest something that might help - brene brown, a leadership coach and researcher has a great TED talk about shame and vunerability and a CUTE cartoon animal video on yourtube about empathy
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Ok thank you very much. I think this is a good stopping point, so thank you for your help
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those help me focus on how hard it is for everyone around me and that i should be kinder to them. everyone has their own crap
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Indeed. it helps to have people to talk to right?
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true. stay safe
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