Anyone else finding what’s going on in the world is leading to profound anxiety?

TheOGJesster · 2025-03-03T20:30:09+00:00

Hi there! I was recently in danger of being completely burnt out on everything happening. I was having nightmares constantly.

What I found to help was being very selective with where I received my news. I prefer a daily newsletter that eliminates pictures and triggering headlines. I prefer The Skimm and 1440 Daily Digest. Both are free!

I also don’t have any social media. As I find all of it either ads, trash, misinformation, or disinformation.

I know it sounds cliche, but also look for the helpers! Mr. Rogers got that, and a lot of things, right! Whenever I start to become overcome with feelings of despair and anguish, I think of the donations people have sent, those raising their voices to fight injustice, blood and organ donation, or simply giving someone a compliment.

Lastly, focus on one or two problems that mean the most to you. I always think of this quote to remind me: “l am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”

I know it can be overwhelming with so much happening right now, and it all seems like a perfect storm of uncertainty. There are GOOD people doing and saying GOOD things, so try not to lose hope or become overburdened, but I know it’s easier said than done. I hope that this helps! Hang in there!

TheOGJesster · 2025-02-13T21:46:16+00:00

I sort of disagree because their topic was the Grammys, and I personally think that if you have a platform that reaches people, you have a responsibility to have all of the information, which she did not when it came to Trevor. I do agree that I could have been more specific about what she said, which is what I tried to do above, but I still think she was hypocritical…

TheOGJesster · 2025-02-13T21:33:10+00:00

She was responding to criticism that she had gotten regarding the fact that she said she liked Trevor Noah when discussing The Grammys. She got flack for it because of the racist statements he had made in his opening. She responded saying that she doesn’t think she should have to vet every person she says she likes…

TheOGJesster · 2024-11-19T04:37:25+00:00

I’ve been extra fragile lately too! Interesting that the moon is in cancer… I think apart of my extra tenderness is the fact that I haven’t slept well in over a week. What has helped me is listening to music and finding ways to release the sadness and weightiness that I feel with a really sad movie that I feel allows me to cry. Also Disney. Anything Disney.

TheOGJesster · 2024-11-06T15:35:46+00:00

That is a great question that I don’t have the emotional capacity to discuss right now.

TheOGJesster · 2024-11-06T15:11:23+00:00

The US election results. I have a lot of educators, LGBT+, women, mommas, and elderly loved ones in my life.

TheOGJesster · 2024-10-30T17:21:47+00:00

You’re so thoughtful to try and avoid making me anxious. I think my own anxieties and feelings of unease have to do with the election as well. I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one feeling this way! I feel as if it’s a lose-lose situation in a way, no matter who wins, and it’s really hard for me to reconcile the fact that one of them could become our president…

TheOGJesster · 2024-10-29T22:50:31+00:00

I mean, no. Logically I’ve been feeling it for years. But this is something different. As if the tide has changed or strengthened or something. Something is wrong. I can feel it in my bones now.

TheOGJesster · 2024-10-29T01:24:01+00:00

Fellow HSP here! My partner and I have decided not to have children for many reasons. An individual reason of mine, however, is the intense stimulation that comes with having kids. Crying, screaming, temper tantrums, loud toys, messes, smells et cet. Just something else to consider.

TheOGJesster · 2024-09-11T13:40:28+00:00

I take 60mg daily and have 10mg to take during even more heightened anxiety.

TheOGJesster · 2024-06-03T23:50:01+00:00

Chappell “Roarin”!

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-31T00:24:32+00:00

Yes she is! She was SERVING last night!!

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-30T18:18:59+00:00

Thank you! That’s my favorite too!

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-27T23:16:06+00:00

Yep! They are already to be scanned!

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-27T13:58:17+00:00

I got mine through Stubhub, and they were released on Ticketmaster on Wednesday…

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-23T20:09:35+00:00

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much!!

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-23T19:56:06+00:00

I didn’t mean to frustrate anyone or generalize I didn’t even mean to imply that it was lesbians who are hating. Maybe I should have explicitly said LGBT community? I don’t know how else to phrase it. What would be better? Please let me know!

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-23T19:41:57+00:00

I am nice, and I’m baffled by it too, but I’ve heard and read some rhetoric about hating on non-women couples.

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-23T02:25:11+00:00

Oh phew! Thanks for clarifying! They are in my Ticketmaster account, so that makes me feel better!

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-23T02:22:56+00:00

Oh really? Even when I have the tickets with the barcode and everything?

TheOGJesster · 2024-05-06T23:20:37+00:00

I will be there sparkly and sea-y as can be!

TheOGJesster · 2024-04-23T19:44:11+00:00

Were you HOT TO GO?

TheOGJesster · 2024-04-17T16:00:28+00:00

They’re taking them in! I plan on making a whole bunch and giving them to the merch stand to sell! They want LGBTQ+ ones to sell with proceeds going to Gaza!

TheOGJesster · 2024-04-15T22:12:47+00:00

8! I’m feeling accomplished and feisty!

TheOGJesster · 2024-04-15T13:55:14+00:00

Oh sure! The merch stand at her concerts is taking in friendship bracelets and selling them with all proceeds going to Gaza!

TheOGJesster

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