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Siwsan

(27,419 posts)
Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:57 PM Jan 18

Today I realized that my anti anxiety medication might not be strong enough for the next 2 days

It feels like I'm in the 'Pit' with the Pendulum swinging over me, and the Sword of Damocles is waiting its turn.

My NP did give me something to take when my anxiety gets so bad that my heart is racing/pounding. I'm about to take it.

If not for my kid cats, I'd be a completely melted down wreck. It's not quite 6 but I'm pretty sure I will be heading to bed within the hour. Not sure how I will get through the next couple of days.

I know I'm not alone in feeling like this. It's the end of the world as we know it, and I DON'T feel fine. (Sorry, REM)

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Polly Hennessey

(7,668 posts)
3. I know how you feel. I have moments of sheer terror
Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:06 PM
Jan 18

thinking about the next four years. I have this feeling, however, that the useless idiots will overstep themselves. The fear is how many are going to suffer until that moment. Part of me can’t comprehend why this is happening but it is. We are in for a four year nightmare.

Srkdqltr

(7,982 posts)
4. Um.. people.......stop reading the posts here. ... find a good movie ..... 🎬
Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:18 PM
Jan 18

Read a cozy book. Listen to music 🎶 🎵 STOP reading the posts here. Things may get strange but they won't be as bad as some say. Don't, under any circumstances watch the inauguration. Get a few breaths of fresh air. Too cold for a walk. Watch the Lions tonight. Or not

GO LIONS

Be good to yourself. Come help me sort fabric. I'll teach quilting.

Anything to cheer.

Siwsan

(27,419 posts)
6. The only posts I read are in my subscriptions, but I do see topic lines while getting there
Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:52 PM
Jan 18

Haven't watched the news since Nov 5. I removed the channels from my line up. Under no circumstances would I watch the installation. I do believe things will be bad. Very bad. I hope I'm wrong.

Not much of a a sports fan but I am a Michigander so, yea, GO LIONS!!!

My kid cats have been swarming me so I have that distraction. Especially from Merlin. I'm beginning to believe that he needs an exorcism.

ShazzieB

(19,374 posts)
9. This is good advice.
Sun Jan 19, 2025, 01:14 AM
Jan 19

I don't know what's going to happen once he's in office, but whatever it is, it hasn't happened yet. At least that's what I keep telling myself. I am dreading Monday, but I refuse to completely give up on this country and all the truly good people in it before anything has even happened yet. I am going to cling to the people and things I love and do things I enjoy for as long as I can and worry about whatever comes up whenever it actually comes up. At least that's my plan. 🤞🍀

Siwsan

(27,419 posts)
7. Monday is going to be 6 degrees.
Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:55 PM
Jan 18

I'll visit the fireplace. My plan is to watch a long stream of classic films. Or sleep.

Hope22

(3,508 posts)
8. Take care dear person.
Sun Jan 19, 2025, 12:13 AM
Jan 19

We can all get through this together. Give the Kit Kats some extra snuggles. You are surrounded by love. Do the little things that feed your soul. Sending love, hugs and more love to you. In case you haven’t heard there was a huge March in DC today. Even if we weren’t there others are saying This Is Not OK. Massive crowd on the Mall! It was a beautiful thing to see. We aren’t alone! 💗💗💗🙏🏼💐

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