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nobodyspecial

(2,286 posts) Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:14 PM Dec 2012

Ever feel like the world is too much to bear?

Today is one of those days. Barely got out of bed and crying all day. Feels like 9-11 all over again, but worse when I see those babies' faces. Can't imagine what it is like for their families. I don't think I could go on.

(And don't sound the alarm. Just having trouble dealing right now. Nothing drastic planned.)

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Ever feel like the world is too much to bear? (Original Post) nobodyspecial Dec 2012 OP

Shootings, Senator Inouye, a friends SO, Richard Engel missing. dkf Dec 2012 #1

Just about each day is a WTF to me, but I keep moving forward. Some days I don't know if the RKP5637 Dec 2012 #2

Yes, Sometimes i feel that way too. madaboutharry Dec 2012 #3

Not feeling it today nobodyspecial Dec 2012 #5

hang in their larwdem Dec 2012 #4

Remember the news only reports bad news AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #6

I periodically go on a camping retreat for 2 or 3 weeks Speck Tater Dec 2012 #7

Yeah, I could use a retreat nobodyspecial Dec 2012 #9

If there is anything we can do, let us know, sometimes venting helps. sasha031 Dec 2012 #10

i am ready to see tj_crackersnatch Dec 2012 #8

Yes, these have been some tough days. KarenS Dec 2012 #11

Yes, I often say that I am glad that I am not younger. Marie Marie Dec 2012 #12

dkf

(37,305 posts)

1. Shootings, Senator Inouye, a friends SO, Richard Engel missing.

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:17 PM

Dec 2012

It's not ending...

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)

2. Just about each day is a WTF to me, but I keep moving forward. Some days I don't know if the

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:18 PM

Dec 2012

world is really more insane or if we are just more aware. That said, some things are definitely nuts.

madaboutharry

(40,221 posts)

3. Yes, Sometimes i feel that way too.

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:20 PM

Dec 2012

The world is terrible, but then I remember all the beauty in the world and all the people that I love.

nobodyspecial

(2,286 posts)

5. Not feeling it today

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:30 PM

Dec 2012

Doesn't help that I have seasonal affective disorder and these are the shortest days of the year and it's been nothing but gray during the day.

larwdem

(759 posts)

4. hang in their

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:20 PM

Dec 2012

and turn off the tv. its going to be ok

AldoLeopold

(617 posts)

6. Remember the news only reports bad news

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:30 PM

Dec 2012

Good news is boring. Go find a forest and walk in it. Or a park I have those days though, too.

Speck Tater

(10,618 posts)

7. I periodically go on a camping retreat for 2 or 3 weeks

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:36 PM

Dec 2012

and leave the radio, TV, Internet, etc. behind. I do take my cell phone with me, but I leave it turned off while I'm camping and would only use it for an emergency.

It's really nice to just get away from everything for a while. I can't imagine a year without a retreat.

nobodyspecial

(2,286 posts)

9. Yeah, I could use a retreat

Reply to Speck Tater (Reply #7)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:38 PM

Dec 2012

somewhere warm and with the sun shining. It's always a struggle this time of year anyway.

sasha031

(6,700 posts)

10. If there is anything we can do, let us know, sometimes venting helps.

Reply to nobodyspecial (Reply #9)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:50 PM

Dec 2012

tj_crackersnatch

(82 posts)

8. i am ready to see

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:37 PM

Dec 2012

The end of 2012. Each new year starts off fresh; it's got to get better from here, eh?

KarenS

(4,087 posts)

11. Yes, these have been some tough days.

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:52 PM

Dec 2012

I didn't cry this much after 9/11.

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)

12. Yes, I often say that I am glad that I am not younger.

Reply to nobodyspecial (Original post)

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 12:41 AM

Dec 2012

I've seen enough of where this world is headed. I guess you just try to find bright spots in the little things around you but as far as the big picture... Yikes.

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