Other Coping After The Us Election.

[EveHarrington]

ADMINISTRATOR NOTE: I appreciate that there is ongoing stress around the election of the US president. The OP has framed the issue correctly, below. Please read the OP carefully. The issues are related to sexual assault/abuse, fear of the abusive male authority figure, and other stressors that arose from campaign activities in the last month.

The thread is not here to debate. It's about coping tools, having a voice, managing stressors.

This doesn't mean there can't be posts that challenge cognition. This is still MyPTSD. If a private support-only thread is wanted, one can be started via PC.

If this becomes a problem, the thread will be locked. - Joeylittle

OP:

I don't want this to become a political debate.

Many of us need support in getting through this.

If you don't need support and/or can't give support, I kindly ask you to leave.

Please do not take the thread off topic as mods may get upset and shut the thread down.

Please------set your political beliefs aside and give support or ask for support.

I have a strong need for support myself as the future resident of the White House has engaged in (bragged about at the very least) activities akin to my abuse. I am struggling greatly. I need to get thorough the next few days especially.

Again, please NO political debating. I am not trying to be rude but this would be a selfish action given that closing down this thread is essentially stealing away support from those who need it.

THANKS!

And let the supporting begin!

 

[aut555]

I totally support you and think we should move to Canada if Trump is elected. It's scary, can't believe he even was a candidate.

 

[Recovery4Me]

Eve .... (((hugs)))

One of my favorite passages from a sci-fy book (Dune) that I read roughly 30 years ago during some of my EMDR work for my sexual abuse and torture. I can not explain why it gives me comfort...perhaps it may bring comfort to your door as well.

"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." Dead Link Removed

*the bold or emphasize is mine

 

[SeekingAfrica]

Eve .... (((hugs)))

One of my favorite passages from a sci-fy book (Dune) that I read roughly 30 y...

This is very poetic, thank you! I can use a quote like this too, for a different reason altogether, but it still works.

Eve, I'm sorry you're struggling- and that you live there...I think if they wanted to elect someone like this here I would have issue with it too. I'm sorry it probably brings up things for you.
Stay strong. Sending hugs and positive energy.

 

[EveHarrington]

I totally support you and think we should move to Canada if Trump is elected. It's scary, can't believe...

Thank you!!! :hug:

I've been scoping out Canada!

Just searching is giving me comfort.

I mean maybe I'm just dreaming but a move could give me a fresh start! It would be nice. At the very least I feel a shot of motivation.

My pdoc appt is Friday. I wish I could change it but he books out months in advance and I need support.

 

[EveHarrington]

Eve .... (((hugs)))

One of my favorite passages from a sci-fy book (Dune) that I read roughly 30 y...

Thank you!!!

This is awesome. I shall memorize it and say it to myself.

 

[Alibongo]

I'm thinking about u all. I saw a post recently that therapists have noticed a huge increase in Trump related anxiety. Hugs xxx

 

[EveHarrington]

This is very poetic, thank you! I can use a quote like this too, for a different reason altogethe...

Thank you!

My meds are calming me down to the point of being numb but I'm cutting myself slack tonight.

I shall have to work on my CBT reframing. I must stay strong! I must dig into my inner strength! I know I can do this. I have my family's support even if they can't understand why this is so upsetting to me.

 

[EveHarrington]

I'm thinking about u all. I saw a post recently that therapists have noticed a huge increase in Trump...

Thank you for thinking about us! :hug:

 

[Ellabella44]

sigh at least we still have meds. I think id be more anxious without them and without the respiratory infection I have today.

 

[anthony]

@joeylittle has been clear about this previously, no further election threads. Closed.

 

[joeylittle]

@anthony was correct to close the thread, as I'm not dealing with any more election debate threads. My notes on the purpose of this thread can be found at the top of the OP. It'll remain open so long as those are abided by.

ADMINISTRATOR NOTE: I appreciate that there is ongoing stress around the election of the US president. The OP has framed the issue correctly, below. Please read the OP carefully. The issues are related to sexual assault/Abuse, fear of the abusive male authority figure, and other stressors that arose from campaign activities in the last month.

The thread is not here to debate. It's about coping tools, having a voice, managing stressors.

This doesn't mean there can't be posts that challenge cognition. This is still MyPTSD. If a private support-only thread is wanted, one can be started via PC.

If this becomes a problem, the thread will be locked. - Joeylittle