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Mental Health | Last Active: Mar 19, 2022 | Replies (428)
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@gingerw

@amberpep It's easy to get caught up in things that are happening, and glue ourselves to news sources. But often, it is in our better mental health, to severely limit our exposure. I have found myself not turning on the news more and more in the last couple of months. While I might very well miss seeing a human interest story, it also means I am not bombarded with so much negativity. That helps my frame of mind.

Believe your son when he tells you he is fine. Tune in to some comedy shows or movies. Do some drawing, or activity to help your mind.
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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Jun 1, 2020

@amberpep @gingerw

I deactivated my Facebook account two years ago for the same reason. The negative, vitriolic comments were too much for me to handle. The only reference I go to almost every evening is the Oregon Health Authority, to look at the statistics, and I look at a news website for anything that I find interesting.

I find myself too often disobeying the medical advice not to look at any screen within an hour of going to bed, usually to catch up on Connect messages.

It's important for us to hang on to a positive perspective, resisting the medium - both news and social media - that can add to our existing depression and PTSD. I'm impressed with the level of resilience I see when I read between the lines of what I read here. You all contribute to my ongoing therapy.

Jim

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