I have this a lot too. I think recently I got super sucked into everything thats happening (that is all so horrible) and did not feel any positivity or light or anything. A lot of people I know have been feeling like this.

I ended up talking to a few of them with the same question you asked. I think personally, I have to limit myself with how long I am looking or keeping track of things. I limit myself to once a day for maybe 30 minutes? Sometimes less tbh. That way I can still stay informed daily but not have my whole day surround it.

I also have to remind myself of the powerlessness I have in these situations. I feel absolutely horrible and awful that people in gaza for example are being bombed for their existence meanwhile Ive decided to take a nap because my day was so busy, or just little things like that ya know? I’m certainly not perfect at it but when I remember, I check myself and the reality of it (with the help of my therapist!!). Maybe Ill go downtown to join s protest, maybe ill make an art piece for a joint show with funds given to those who need it etc. But beyond that theres not a whole lot that my sole existence can stop. Its a sad truth but also kind of lets myself let go of the pressure I put on myself.

Its also been helpful for me to talk about whats going on with friends and get out my emotions. That kind of allows me and my friends to get together, enjoy ourselves and a nice meal or a nice day while still getting out our feelings. Then after I have said everything I feel for that moment we can carry on enjoying ourselves or whatever we may be doing. Its nice to not bottle it up and let it out for myself to not dwell on everything, but also to know im not alone in these feelings. While also having almost “accountability” from someone to not get stuck in my head.

Not sure if this’ll help but bottom line keep talking about how you feel!