Depression hopelessness family division

I agree with you. I’m tired of all of it!

Thank you for your kind concern. I do have a therapist and have talked to her about this. I am trying to take care of myself. I’m usually one to exercise and eat healthy and stay busy. All of that has been difficult over the last week or so. It’s hard to care about it.

I’m 74, and never in my life have I seen such division over politics. People disagreed, of course, but I never heard of family division over it. I have actually seen and heard so-called experts on news programs encourage physical division during holidays, etc. It’s heartbreaking that anyone would think that’s a good idea.

I agree with your post. What this all reminds me of people who insist they are right and in the end lose everything important and life affirming for them. What do we do? I am lonely. I have exchanged phone numbers with a woman in my small rural town. I misx a female friend near my age to just talk with and be my authentic self. I am married so I would never be unfaithful.

What if the problem we have been posting about concerns were we get our information as well? I lost trust in the mainstream media. I am a retired nurse was RN. I like to follow research in medical psychological issues. I do like podcasts but am careful to vet who I listen too. Has this become an issue too?

I think this is actually the source of most disagreements. There is so much dishonesty in reporting “news” anymore. However, once people’s beliefs are firmly established, it’s very difficult to change or challenge them regardless of how erroneous they may be. That goes for politics as well as beliefs about medicine and health. It’s all become political and driven by money.

I totally agree with you, news reporting is a business and they want more viewers so they get your attention with shocking headlines and stories. I always watched the news daily especially during the pandemic but after a while I got totally messed up from all the drama, I now check the news about once a week, I’m sure if there’s anything wrong we will hear about it.

I have an update about my situation relating to this topic. Yesterday another crisis arose with me and my husband. I feel the root cause is and has been him needing to discuss current events excessively. Mebtesistinv over t years is a sign of disrespect to him. His beliefs which are doomsdsy is coming has been and are traumatizing to me. He does not seem to care. Black and white thinking. I feel he has underestimated the power of this psychosis with all this to destroy. So I said no more discussion of current events. Period. I was drying near screaming yesterday again most of the day asking him to let this go. Yes I have ptsd but know my triggers Boundary violations. Anyone comment please. What has happened to the US that now it appears this has consumed people? We were shopping in a Walmart yesterday when an elderly lady was making a scene about the lines she had to wait it must have been Welfare day etc. I said to her this was a public store and people must be treated with respect.

Part of the reason people are so consumed, in my opinion, is the access to news 24/7. It’s overwhelming. I also think it’s intentional by mainstream media to cause division and hate, sadly even within families and among friends. I’ve actually heard commentators and mental health “professionals” encouraging separation of families in some cases. It’s unconscionable and irresponsible and the worst advice. There are so many articles and websites that are political and filled with untruths, half truths, and downright propaganda. Some people are drawn into these and become obsessed. I believe most of this is motivated by greed for money and power. I’m sorry you are experiencing these difficulties and hope and pray you will find a way to find a measure of peace in your life. That is what I am trying to do. I wish you well.

I agree with you. I have done research about the effects of the media and use of devices on our brain and nervous system. I am working again on my internal and external locus of control.