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Dennis Donovan

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26. Acute Anxiety dx here - disabled because of that and Parkinson's disease

Mon Sep 9, 2024, 08:40 PM

Sep 2024

I didn't watch the Trump/Biden debate because I fell asleep beforehand, but woke up just in time for the destressing post-mortems. I felt like I dodged a bullet by not seeing it live.

Despite my anxiety dx, I'm going to watch this one - wish me luck. Ativan is my co-pilot!

BTW, your prolific posting here on DU reminds me of a DUer we lost in the early years of the site. His handle was Khephra and was also quite prolific in his postings. Your posting habits remind me of his - we were all deeply grateful for his hard work on keeping us informed and deeply saddened to when we learned he suddenly passed away (I believe it was in 2004-2005). I bring him up because I want to thank you for all your hard work on keeping DU informed, stocked with fresh content and your overall commitment to this site.

Have a peaceful night tomorrow, and every other night Randy! Thank you again!

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I'm out. I cannot watch tomorrow's debate. [View all] RandySF Sep 2024 OP

The last thing I would do is try to convince you to watch senseandsensibility Sep 2024 #1

I wouldn't miss Kamala whoopin that Nazi convict's ass for anything!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2024 #177

I'm in the same situation and, yes, it is raging, right now Siwsan Sep 2024 #2

I think that's healthy Randy...you're setting boundaries Docreed2003 Sep 2024 #3

Understood. yardwork Sep 2024 #4

Me too. brer cat Sep 2024 #6

I will watch if I can. sheshe2 Sep 2024 #99

Jeez. That almost feels MontanaMama Sep 2024 #103

Nah, they announced it a month or so ago. sheshe2 Sep 2024 #107

Good to know... MontanaMama Sep 2024 #110

Yeah but usually that kind of work is done at 2-3AM not during the evening.....n/t Bengus81 Sep 2024 #199

It should be broadcast on ABC, you can get that with an antenna. Meadowoak Sep 2024 #154

I watched the Biden debate against my better judgement. I was miserable for a month chicoescuela Sep 2024 #5

Sounds like a great choice! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #8

If the debate goes well, I'll watch the replay after reading about it here first. chicoescuela Sep 2024 #22

My plan too. northoftheborder Sep 2024 #34

Same here too: FalloutShelter Sep 2024 #83

Same here. obnoxiousdrunk Sep 2024 #93

Great Strategy! The Roux Comes First Sep 2024 #106

I'll be watching the Mets play Toronto. nt. druidity33 Sep 2024 #143

A warm happy soothing pup, a beer (or two) and if need be, I'll pop in headphones and listen instead while I hlthe2b Sep 2024 #7

I get it. My worst experience with anxiety was the bush/Kerry election. Could not sleep, Silent Type Sep 2024 #9

Went to a great Kerry rally in Bayfront Park in Miami. bullimiami Sep 2024 #21

I went to a great Kerry rally in Seattle. LisaM Sep 2024 #35

I had hoped that Bruce, Taylor Swift and some others would play swing state concerts for Kamala AdamGG Sep 2024 #102

I can't either, Randy SheltieLover Sep 2024 #10

I'm glad I work during the debates. forgotmylogin Sep 2024 #111

It sure is! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #112

Good for you Opting out. I am self Cha Sep 2024 #11

I probably won't either. Mz Pip Sep 2024 #12

Me, too PJMcK Sep 2024 #13

Agree Kaleva Sep 2024 #15

They Don't Make Good Enough Drugs... AndyTiedye Sep 2024 #27

We just bdamomma Sep 2024 #62

I haven't watched one in I don't know how many years Kaleva Sep 2024 #14

I Always Watch Debates RobinA Sep 2024 #183

I have no intention of watching whatever circus Trump brings. bullimiami Sep 2024 #16

I'm not watching live cally Sep 2024 #17

Same here... I'll happily watch the best moments * Oopsie Daisy Sep 2024 #18

I don't blame you. BlueKota Sep 2024 #19

Yes, your Dr. bdamomma Sep 2024 #141

Thinking about younger voters helps too. BlueKota Sep 2024 #153

I might not watch biophile Sep 2024 #20

Fishmouth! murielm99 Sep 2024 #134

Be well - - do what's right for you. Talitha Sep 2024 #23

I am the same. Dem2theMax Sep 2024 #24

I'll read DU and put the tv on mute but I cannot tolerate looking at him or hearing him speak. n/t SheilaAnn Sep 2024 #25

I feel the same way bdamomma Sep 2024 #73

What a great idea! Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #122

Paper the left half of your screen 📺 blogslug Sep 2024 #139

We'll see if the moderators have the backbone to enforce these rules sarge43 Sep 2024 #140

Thanks for giving me the heads up bdamomma Sep 2024 #142

I've resented presidential debates since LWV stopped hosting them blogslug Sep 2024 #148

That's a really good idea! Dem2theMax Sep 2024 #116

Acute Anxiety dx here - disabled because of that and Parkinson's disease Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #26

I understand 100% BigDemVoter Sep 2024 #28

She's a Black woman. RandySF Sep 2024 #129

I don't think the debate should even take place mdbl Sep 2024 #29

First time a twice impeached,convicted felon and adjudicated rapist... Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #124

I understand, however I'll be watching evey moment and judging it critically. Every Trump insult and Harris smackdown. Westcoast4life Sep 2024 #30

Roger that.. Permanut Sep 2024 #31

I avoid hearing him speak whenever possible. TNNurse Sep 2024 #32

That's an excellent plan, glad to see many of us taking care of ourslves... Think. Again. Sep 2024 #33

The Gong Show Dear_Prudence Sep 2024 #36

Im not watching either The Third Doctor Sep 2024 #37

I'm watching, but there'll be beer involved. chowmama Sep 2024 #38

I've had enough with corporate media orangecrush Sep 2024 #39

elevate the camera from across newdayneeded Sep 2024 #71

Mary Trump bdamomma Sep 2024 #191

Post debate 'analysis' sarge43 Sep 2024 #144

I'm not watching orangecrush Sep 2024 #184

So say we all. sarge43 Sep 2024 #186

Same. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #40

You're not alone. tavernier Sep 2024 #41

Politics should not be this way LilElf70 Sep 2024 #42

it's sick NJCher Sep 2024 #187

Television "debates" only benefit television. They are not designed to benefit the electorate. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2024 #43

You're not alone vankuria Sep 2024 #44

Trump will crumble walznotwalls Sep 2024 #45

I completely understand Ferrets are Cool Sep 2024 #46

But there's a bingo card! BWdem4life Sep 2024 #47

++ perfect appalachiablue Sep 2024 #90

That is priceless! Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #126

The card is missing the "calling someone or something disgusting" It'll happen.......n/t Bengus81 Sep 2024 #201

Uh oh. Now you all have me questioning moonscape Sep 2024 #48

Oh, I get the anxiety levels... electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #49

thanks for the reminder NJCher Sep 2024 #190

I haven't decided yet. Ms. Toad Sep 2024 #50

Here is how the media will play this moniss Sep 2024 #51

#Facts. I literally heard one of these fascist pigs saying Harris wasn't ahead enough. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #81

I may join you Randy. I have ptsd from the "debate" with President Biden. Greybnk48 Sep 2024 #52

Same, RandySF. Best I can do is check DU about an hour in Scrivener7 Sep 2024 #53

It's always less stressful to watch the important game knowing it went well ms liberty Sep 2024 #54

RandySF.............. Upthevibe Sep 2024 #55

RandySF, I also suffer from anxiety and severe depression What he did to Hilary during their debates made me so upset, debm55 Sep 2024 #56

Im with you Cleveland baseball fan tired of heartaches Tribetime Sep 2024 #57

I'm with you on that. subterranean Sep 2024 #58

I've been waffling back and forth all day. ananda Sep 2024 #59

I'm in the same boat. My anxiety has put me in ER a few times. Can't watch it, but will later if it goes well. Doodley Sep 2024 #60

Same. Except I'm going out to dinner. MaryMagdaline Sep 2024 #61

Indianapolis Fever playing tomorrow night? Emile Sep 2024 #63

the Fever don't play Tuesday night but there are 3 other WNBA games walznotwalls Sep 2024 #69

I can't watch. BigMin28 Sep 2024 #64

That's why I can't WAIT to watch... Kamala will prosecute that felon til he begs for mercy!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2024 #179

Me too Murphyb849 Sep 2024 #65

I'll start it birdographer Sep 2024 #66

The only way I could get through it is... Bird Lady Sep 2024 #67

Understood Lemon Lyman Sep 2024 #68

I haven't watched a Presidential debate richdj25 Sep 2024 #70

Right there with ya! PortTack Sep 2024 #74

Mary Trump bdamomma Sep 2024 #72

It likely will turn out better than most think LiberalFighter Sep 2024 #75

I can't watch it either angrychair Sep 2024 #76

Put your own oxygen mask on first Warpy Sep 2024 #77

Suddenly I realized, this is the THIRD TIME this MF is running. WTF is wrong with the Republican Party? raccoon Sep 2024 #137

The GOP discarded all its ideals in favor of making deals with devils to gain and hold power Warpy Sep 2024 #193

I remember watching the Quayle/Benson debate applegrove Sep 2024 #78

Was very worried about Biden. Trump is an animal. cachukis Sep 2024 #79

I'm with you Charlie Chapulin Sep 2024 #80

Take care of yourself, Randy. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2024 #82

I will take my Lorazapam and watch. Anxiety and all. GoodRaisin Sep 2024 #84

There's a regularly schedule City Council meeting, which is likely to be dull as all get out, but I think that's where msfiddlestix Sep 2024 #85

I can watch it closed captioned on mute. haele Sep 2024 #86

I'm right there with you Randy. I never watch these things live. Some have nerves of steel...I'm not one of 'em. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2024 #87

Actually going out on a long hike and a movie is better kansasobama Sep 2024 #88

I won't be watching. No need to stir up my anxieties. Polly Hennessey Sep 2024 #89

Watching the SlobFather makes me nauseous, I keep checking the DU debate threads and truly NoMoreRepugs Sep 2024 #91

I just left for Canada and tomorrow Tree Lady Sep 2024 #92

I'm not gonna watch it because it makes no difference... mike_c Sep 2024 #94

I will watch it, because i want to see Kamala PROSECUTE the conman and strip naked his farce and corruption onetexan Sep 2024 #95

Harris will not change my mind most likely Turbineguy Sep 2024 #96

With ya Randy. Taking kid to Scouts instead. AllyCat Sep 2024 #97

I'm sick of the hype. ramapo Sep 2024 #98

I can't watch it either. Nt helpisontheway Sep 2024 #100

I may record it and watch later so I can fast forward through Trump's lies and intimidation Frances Sep 2024 #101

Good idea wryter2000 Sep 2024 #104

I'm kind of a wreck about it too. MontanaMama Sep 2024 #105

Why don't you want to watch the media bend over backwards to cover for Trump's dementia? Orrex Sep 2024 #108

I won't watch it. I will watch the comentary later. I just can't watch Trump. nt doc03 Sep 2024 #109

Too much noisy nonsense. moondust Sep 2024 #113

I don't think I will be watching either. love_katz Sep 2024 #114

I'll be watching for you. byronius Sep 2024 #115

I don't watch debates Skittles Sep 2024 #117

I think you're making a wise choice... Dem4life1970 Sep 2024 #118

I'll be hovering in the vicinity of the TV. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2024 #119

My advice bdamomma Sep 2024 #167

I made a fairly strong Cosmopolitan. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2024 #202

Good luck... and take care of yourself! slightlv Sep 2024 #120

Even though I shouldn't I plan to watch it agalisgv Sep 2024 #121

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The only ass around here is you... Hugin Sep 2024 #127

Ah, one of Putin's hired trolls n/t sarge43 Sep 2024 #145

It was a supremely obnoxious one too. Hugin Sep 2024 #147

Obnoxious is their default. Considered who is their pay master sarge43 Sep 2024 #149

The last debate I saw LIVE was concidentally the primary one in 2020 between 4lbs Sep 2024 #125

I can't let that face contorted by crime, hate and sin and that voice into my mind. usonian Sep 2024 #128

I'm with ya, RandySF. Laffy Kat Sep 2024 #130

Nope. sarge43 Sep 2024 #131

Completely understand. I'll try to tune in to the MSNBC panel afterwards if I can get it via iPad... Hekate Sep 2024 #132

I have 100% confidence in Kamala PennRalphie Sep 2024 #133

Me too!! Enjoy your vakay. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2024 #178

ABC News kept saying it's an "intimate setting" and the first time they'll meet. A blind date. betsuni Sep 2024 #135

Consider that the same venue where the debate is being held, also hosted BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #136

Same. intheflow Sep 2024 #138

im not watching either. In fact I never watch anything thats so hyped up.... samnsara Sep 2024 #146

I'm not going to watch either. I can't subject myself to listening to Trump for an extended period. Vinca Sep 2024 #150

I probably will...but if I'm posting on DU and suddenly stop after one of Trump's more outrageous highplainsdem Sep 2024 #151

I don't blame you. Take care of yourself! That's what matters, in the end. mucholderthandirt Sep 2024 #152

I won't be watching because I can't stand Trump. J_William_Ryan Sep 2024 #155

Same here True Dough Sep 2024 #159

Welp since he ofc wrecked Sept 18th, this is making up for it, expecting Adolf Sniffler! Brainfodder Sep 2024 #156

My Internet blew up at server to server hop to D.U. and I come back to a double, on my side looked like none. Brainfodder Sep 2024 #157

I'm not watching either. I hope it works out for Harris, but I don't see any point in debating Trump. D23MIURG23 Sep 2024 #158

I'm going to watch despite my fake PTSD from last time ecstatic Sep 2024 #160

I can relate John Ludi Sep 2024 #161

I won't be watching either. Island Blue Sep 2024 #162

Me too Mysterian Sep 2024 #163

I won't be watching it, either. Klondike Kat Sep 2024 #164

I'm right there with you. Many of us are suffering from anxiety overload since TFG came down that escalator. ratchiweenie Sep 2024 #165

I've been using my MMJ card more this year ArkansasDemocrat1 Sep 2024 #180

I suffer from anxiety as well and will be TRYING not to do minute to minute check-ins RevBrotherThomas Sep 2024 #166

Agree. It doesn't matter what we think because we're already sold. Towlie Sep 2024 #168

I'm too old! young_at_heart Sep 2024 #169

I feel the same exact way Lebam in LA Sep 2024 #170

I'm not watching it Roc2020 Sep 2024 #171

Wow! I just want to say Thank You to everyone who shared. . . Collimator Sep 2024 #172

I will be watching but I respect your decision MustLoveBeagles Sep 2024 #173

Just like sporting events, if I root for a team and watch, they lose. So, I won't watch as I don't want to jinx Kamala. surfered Sep 2024 #174

Same here G2theD Sep 2024 #175

Same here. I take anxiety medication mvd Sep 2024 #176

Also not watching. Golden Raisin Sep 2024 #181

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I'll be at a baseball game. pfitz59 Sep 2024 #185

I never watch the debates. I'm happy to read the results the next day, watch clips or whatever. Martin68 Sep 2024 #188

Thanks for your post Randy. I'm on the fence. Glad you thought it through. Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #189

Same crimycarny Sep 2024 #192

Can't watch Cirsium Sep 2024 #194

Same here!!! Recaps for me. diehardblue Sep 2024 #195

I completely understand. Mad_Dem_X Sep 2024 #196

I have never watched any in my whole 76 years and do not plan on it. LiberalArkie Sep 2024 #197

Don't think it's going to move the needle too much anyway 4catsmom Sep 2024 #198

I'm going to a screening of George Romero's "The Crazies" tonight. johnp3907 Sep 2024 #200

Absolutely understandable JohnSJ Sep 2024 #203