It’s sad when we turn on each other

[TruthSeeker]

I was a bit saddened tonight when watching the news. More Harvey Weinstein stuff, this time invol...

I can relate....but this is why I don't watch TV nor check the news on my phone/computer. I have way too many other things I can't control in my life, the TV and violent news is not added drama I can keep up with. Before leaving my husband, who was emotionally abusive, he was a Trump Lover. He had Trump on 24/7- and I kept my hearing aids off at home...to muffle the Trump crap....and my husband was a loud cheering section-my livingroom uninviting and full of drama, always. I left and only use Netflix maybe once or twice a week at most for an hour or so. It makes things more predictable, more positive, and less dramatic.....I like the quiet....something I haven't ever had, except when I was a child.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

but this is why I don't watch TV nor check the news on my phone/computer. I have way too many other things I can't control in my life, the TV and violent news is not added drama I can keep up with.

Amen! My therapist says the media causes anger and its what keeps their ratings up. I don't watch news. I read all of my news and that's the way I like it. That way I am not a triggering rageful mess or a mass of anxiety. I can read when I can, stop when I need to and go back later, or dig further to find the truth in the middle. It's the best way to get the news in my opinion.

 

[TruthSeeker]

Amen! My therapist says the media causes anger and its what keeps their ratings up. I don't...

I decided I can choose to watch something I know will be negative, and I know will irritate me......or go do something productive or even fun. If I choose the news, I'm choosing the negative.....uh.....yea,no.

There are people who need drama (usually they don't know it) and who feed on drama. I avoid these negative souls. My ideal world would be drama-free. Now that's not realistic, I know, but controlling the unnecessary negativity.......like news, violent shows, horror movies, etc. and situations which I know won't bring happiness into my life......a resounding YES. So, like you, I say "No to News!"

I will turn on the weather....if I think I might have a snow day! LOL

Better to be ignorant and uninformed than unhappy. :joyful::joyful::joyful: