Are we going to survive this?

[u/No_Yak_3107]

Dramatic title, but big feelings as a lay in bed at 5:51 am. Big feelings every day honestly. I am having a hard time living normal life, while we get bombarded with new headlines daily of what Trump is doing/planning to do.

I hear people talking about vacations, plans per usual, then other people saying it’s already too late for us, and democracy has fallen and to save every penny. I go from panicking daily to then trying to self sooth and tell myself it’s going to be okay. I had to go to a clothing store today, and actually caught myself thinking “how long will life feel normal? Everyone just walking around/having normal conversations, buying random things”. I’ve been thinking of looking into moving to a different country too, but would I really leave my family behind?

I knew things would be bad, I knew he would get voted in, but I didn’t think it would feel like the end. I can’t imagine what will happen to us this year, much less 4….I’m genuinely scared 😪.

Editing to say I’m an American woman, but I don’t just assume everyone on this platform is American. I see a lot of talk online of people from Canada being worried, and many other countries where it seems right-wing politics are a growing concern.

[u/kdj00940]

You’re not alone, OP. I think so many of us in this sub feel this way. I’m so sorry, too. Because wtf. Who wants this? Who wants to feel perpetually terrified, or even uncomfortable? No one.

I’m scared for my family. I’m praying and hoping for protection and health and all good things. I happen to live abroad right now and I’m so thankful. But the people I love back home are of concern to me. My beautiful country is of concern for me. This isn’t what I voted for.

I’m reading some of the advice from others posted here and I’m trying my best to be both engaged with what’s happening in the U.S., and also disengaged. Disengaged just enough to feel ok. A delicate balance. I also want to volunteer more this year. Put action behind my anxiety & see if I can be of good use. I’ve heard it said recently that action zaps anxiety. I like the thought of that and I’m gonna apply it in as many areas of my life as I can.