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cashart10 · Oct 17, 2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WibblyWobbly

No offense meant and I'm not getting political here, but in your OP you mentioned Glenn Beck proving everyone wrong... Please don't listen to him when you are feeling like this. He yells and provokes fear and that's the last thing you need right now.

Practice self-care. Soothe yourself with uplifting music. Distract your brain with cartoons or stupid sitcoms. And don't be afraid to reach out for help. I'm sure your support system would understand that you don't want to upset your mom while she's on vacation. They can help you deal with this without her for a few days, surely. Trust your instincts if they're telling you that you need help.

Thank you!

Possible trigger:

At a time, when I was particularly unwell, UBER conservative, and full of many conspiracy theories, I listened and agreed with everything Glen Beck said. Now I never listen to him and disagree with him entirely. But, right now I am worried about the government taking over and losing all of my rights (as well as those I love and, really, all of us). It seems more that what he says could make sense and it seems that maybe there really are connections to terrorism and no coincidences in our leadership. It just scares me. I don't want to be controlled or beaten for anything. I like my freedom.

I am trying now to distract myself. I am listening to music but I think it is feeding obsessions I tend to get instead of calming me. I tried watching mindless toddler cartoons with my daughter but my mind quickly wanders. I was honest with my sister as to the reason I wasn't coming over and asked her just to tell everyone I'm not feeling well. My 10 year old nephew is spending the night tonight though, and probably my 17 year old nephew as well. It is probably a good thing though because it will keep my kids distracted and everyone should just leave me alone which I think I may need.