General Discussion

...because there's a whole crowd of us feeling like you (or even worse)
... folks who've commented already are right --- limit yourself to exposure to the news and craziness to a set time (I actually set a timer and shut down the computer or fold the newspaper...
... try making bread- pounding dough is helpful... and it ends up making the house smell great....
... I'm a stress eater - luckily @ the dr visit last month; I haven't gained any weight, but as my doc said, " they call it 19 because everyone is gaining at least 19 lbs thru this ..." (I THINK he was joking)(maybe)
...I've found it helpful to write a letter to 45 with what I'd say to him given a chance... it's not as kind as writing 5 things you're grateful for each day; but I'm not as nice a person as the DUer who suggested that...
... I've been watching stuff like old Midsomer Murders or the original All Creatures Great and Small (in prep for the PBS release of a new version) PBS is a god sent both archived or new
... we are in this together --- and without DU I would have lost it years ago... just reach out and we'll all be there for you....