Posted by Angel Girl on December 29, 2004, at 13:56:18
In reply to Tsunami, posted by Snoozin on December 29, 2004, at 10:49:58
> I'm obsessed with reading about this, and its effects are really depressing me again. 80,000 dead and 1000s more missing.
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> I can't help thinking of how horrible it is for people who have no idea where their family members are, or parents holding on to their kids as tight as they could, only to have them ripped out of their hands by the currents.
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> Sorry. What a bummer post. :-(
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snoozinYes, it is a real tragedy. I also know very well about the compulsion to continue to engulf yourself in any news you can get on it. I've done that in the past too with other horrible situations; the hurricanes in the SE states and Carribean a few months ago, The Scott Peterson case, The OJ case, The Paul Bernardo/Karla Holmolka case (Canada), the sniper case on I95 in Virginia, the tragedy of 9/11, etc. It's hard to not get sucked in and even harder to not be negatively affected by it.
May I suggest to try to discipline yourself to a certain amount of time each day that you will involve yourself and try to wean yourself away from it. Sometimes I think stations like CNN that are 24hr news can be harmful to those of us who can easily get hooked on a tragic event, needing to know every single detail. Time would be better spent on prayers for those that are suffering, even making a donation to the Red Cross to feel that you are doing something to help, if even in a small way might help you to feel better.
And above all else, don't feel bad for the loving and caring heart that you have for others.
AG
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