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In reply to the discussion: The Trump depression: Experts see a serious psychological depression taking hold in America. [View all]SeaTownBlue
(98 posts)14. PTSD - Not Depression
Trump assaults America every day.
Just as Putin orders.
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The Trump depression: Experts see a serious psychological depression taking hold in America. [View all]
bdamomma
Sep 2019
OP
You learn rational thoughts to replace irrational thoughts that create the symptoms.
Maraya1969
Sep 2019
#43
That's what I do, I volunteer for political campaigns. Hubby has no time for that.
SunSeeker
Sep 2019
#69
Besides, it's not like a psychiatrist or psychologist can help "political anxiety"
FirstLight
Sep 2019
#15
Definitely!!! Therapy can help when you have some control over the events. There is no way to
RKP5637
Sep 2019
#34
Millions still don't get what is going on, and others just don't care. It's tragic! n/t
RKP5637
Sep 2019
#74
Definitely many feel helplessness. I'm not surprised by the opiate crisis at all. n/t
RKP5637
Sep 2019
#10
It just doesn't let up with this asshole in the WH. Every day it morphs into something new.
RKP5637
Sep 2019
#9
How can there not be with all the discretionary manipulation of markets that has been going on
KPN
Sep 2019
#30
No question I do, but thenm I'm retired so I can afford a routine evening buzz to medicate myself.
KPN
Sep 2019
#31
Yep, obvious since MF45 took over. Opioids as medical treatment is one important indicator.
ancianita
Sep 2019
#22
...and for a large number of the bastards he has installed throughout the government.
Sinistrous
Sep 2019
#25
Exactly and well said!!! "Our system is everything it was designed to be, but it depended on wise
RKP5637
Sep 2019
#37
And also, of course, thought they cared for the country and all the people. n/t
RKP5637
Sep 2019
#46
Yes, transcend the fascists. Democracy is better and they can't stand it.
DemocracyMouse
Sep 2019
#65
No shit, I'm bouncing back in forth from rage to depression Like a tennis ball
njhoneybadger
Sep 2019
#76