Three times I've taken a break from DU and most media [View all]
Lurked without posting on DU for months before 2016 election. In 2017, I had to join DU and say something with all the dumb stuff Trump was doing right out of the gate. Since then, I had to stop coming to the site, or reading or watching anything poltical on three occasions:
1. Trump's win Nov. 8, 2016
2. RBG's death on Sept. 18, 2020
3. Biden/Trump debate on June 27, 2024
Seriously, I couldn't take any of these events. The despair of Democrats (at least my impression of the overall mood) was severe and heartbreaking. I knew I had to step away and do something for joy and relaxation. Each time I came back though...two weeks is usually my thing. I can't stay away. I care too much. Just started wading back in here after what went down three weeks ago. I STILL cannot watch any network nightly news. My anxiety is already rising with Clooney, Schiff et al. and what THAT is leading to and how we're reacting. Deep breaths with our convention coming up.
Any other times you've done the same?
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