Going to take a few days away... have a good weekend everyone

[WarGamer]

Too much Ukraine War news for me... need a break.

Dealt with anxiety issues to varying degrees much of my life and now I'm feeling "edgy"...

At one time dealt with a decade long benzo-fog situation...

My sister in law just had a baby... and is pregnant again. Then I see the stroller at the Train Station massacre today.

Yeah, need some time off. Take care everyone. Be safe and healthy.

[MustLoveBeagles]

1. Take whatever time you need

I've dealt with anxiety most of my life too so I understand. I can't watch too much of the coverage either. It breaks my heart.

[LuckyCharms]

5. There was a post yesterday

that destroyed me.

I don't want to link it, because it's too upsetting.

I'm sorry about your anxiety, I get bouts of it once in awhile, so I understand.

Here's some songs for you. They always make me feel good...

[MustLoveBeagles]

13. Thanks for caring

I mean that. I'm taking medication for it. It helps most of the time. Thanks for the clips.

[LuckyCharms]

14. Me too...

Just took one

[mercuryblues]

2. Take a rest

and watch cat videos. Lots and lots of cat videos.

[lastlib]

3. Take me with you..........PLEEEEAZZZZZZzzze!??!?

[LuckyCharms]

4. Best wishes and take care, WarGamer. Hope to see you back when you are ready. n/t

[okaawhatever]

6. I look forward to your return. Take care of yourself first. DU will be here when you're ready.....nt

[Skittles]

7. but you like wargames?

just curious

[tavernier]

8. I left during the Dubya years.

My heart was broken.

Come back when you can. I see it as working in shifts to preserve our energy and sanity.

❤️❤️❤️

[denbot]

9. Well, I've paid attention to the over all body of your posts as you well know..

Bu-bye for now..

[FakeNoose]

10. I know what you mean

I've had to limit my "TV time" because having it on all day long is just to upsetting and nerve-wracking. One hour at night is the news that I get, and on most days that's enough.

Perhaps a movie or a good book instead? Put on some music, or if it's a nice day go out for a walk.
You'll figure it out, I'm sure.

[electric_blue68]

11. ⛑️ Kitten, puppy, and baby goat vids. Nature & big landscape photos. Favorite music. Feel better!

[gldstwmn]

12. I have been avoiding the news myself.

There's only so much we can do. Be well.

[roamer65]

15. Sometimes you just hafta tune out to maintain sanity.

👍👍

Be well.

[herding cats]

16. Take care of you.

Be well and recharge. I completely understand the feeling.

It's really easy to fall into a pattern of doom scrolling in times like these. Acknowledging that it's beginning to get to you is a sign you're going to be just fine, but do take all the time away from the horrors taking place you need.

Personally, I think we've all been hit hard since November of 2015, and sadly the hits just kept on coming and growing. I've had to take many a break since then for my own mental health. There's no shame in that. I wish you a peaceful break. Do what recharges your soul, whatever that may be.

See you around!