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Frank D. Lincoln

(866 posts)
Sat Jan 25, 2025, 01:27 PM Saturday

Poll - In light of what's going on, are you finding it difficult to sleep at night?

DU, more and more I'm experiencing sleepless nights thinking about all of the bad things that are happening and worrying about the bad things to come.

I should point out that I've always had a tendency to worry more than the average person, anyway. Plus, for years (long before Trump got into politics) I've suffered from chronic insomnia.

Even taking those things into account, I'm still finding it much more difficult to sleep at night.

I was never in denial about how bad things would get if Trump returned to power. I was well-aware of the things in Project 2025 and of Trump's seemingly endless stream of threats ("the enemy within," "poisoning the blood," "the radical left," "I am your retribution," etc.). I'm not in the least bit surprised by what he's doing, but it's still unnerving to be experiencing it in real time. But I knew in advance that we'd get "shock and awe." I've been trying to be chill and live my life.

DU helps me cope.


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Yes, I'm finding it more difficult to sleep.
16 (47%)
No, I'm not finding it more difficult to sleep.
9 (26%)
It varies from day to day.
9 (26%)
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Poll - In light of what's going on, are you finding it difficult to sleep at night? (Original Post) Frank D. Lincoln Saturday OP
It's getting out of bed that's the hard part! unblock Saturday #1
Who wants these data points? BoRaGard Saturday #2
I'm trying to understand if it's just me or if more people are experiencing what I'm going through. Frank D. Lincoln Saturday #5
No. Hugin Saturday #3
Getting to sleep, no. It is my one escape. Staying asleep, yeah... hlthe2b Saturday #4

Frank D. Lincoln

(866 posts)
5. I'm trying to understand if it's just me or if more people are experiencing what I'm going through.
Sat Jan 25, 2025, 01:48 PM
Saturday

That's all.

Nothing nefarious.

Hugin

(35,213 posts)
3. No.
Sat Jan 25, 2025, 01:37 PM
Saturday

But, my life experiences have left me with the ability to catch some zzzs through about anything.

hlthe2b

(107,531 posts)
4. Getting to sleep, no. It is my one escape. Staying asleep, yeah...
Sat Jan 25, 2025, 01:47 PM
Saturday

But it's probably mainly because of all my prior injuries adding up—and reminding me intensely every time I try to slow down or sleep. Stay active, folks—it's the only way to keep those joints lubricated.

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