Posted by beckett2 on March 28, 2018, at 6:57:51
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 26, 2018, at 21:35:58
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> Clearly she has much more experience than I with the med and its side effects, so for now Im giving her the benefit of a doubt, and the sertraline a good go.
> My stress and anxiety have been severe recently. Im having a tough time keeping my façade of a functioning human going. So much of how Im feelng relates to the political and cultural climate here in the US. I live in an extremely right wing part of the country. Many white supremacist groups are headquartered nearby. I dont feel I can safely express my opinions. The repression is killing me... but I cannot imagine being able to move to yet another part of the country and starting all over.
> Last Saturdays march by the students was bracing and powerful. I do sense a sea change.
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>Living rurally in a conservative area is especially tough these day-- the proximity to white supremacists sounds unnerving. Personally, I daydream about moving from the US, but I don't think it's in the cards. Maybe keep alive the idea of moving back to Canada. Environment can impact mood for better or worse. When I lived in Los Angles, with so much violence, swat teams, etc, I became anxious and depressed and hibernated.
I'm sorry you're having a tough time :(
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