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[marta_bee]

I'm seriously considering getting back into therapy, which I haven't done in years. Probably I'll hold off until after the new year for financial/insurance reasons but after that, between supporting the Kid and just generally feeling like my country is sliding away from what I recognize (and yes, I do see that feeling's probably more extreme in my head than what it's really like objectively!), I feel like I need some help getting things back in control.

It does seem a bit stupid to go into therapy for losing an election! I'm telling myself it's the cause but not necessarily the whole situation.

Thanksgiving was fine. Did the family dinner and stayed overnight with my grandma, then came back and cuddled the cat. I did an Angel Tree card for a low-income kid asking for HP collectibles and some books and warm-weather clothes, which was nice. Also bought some pants off Old Navy for myself while they were on sale. I watched Knives Out, which amuses me it feels like a Thanksgiving movie what with the family drama and the homicide and all. But it really does. Also some old "Call the Midwife" episodes.

Also, for any fellow Sherlock Holmes fans, Holmestice has started posting their winter exchange entries. Do check it out.

I do hope all my fellow Americans had a nice weekend!

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[shirebound]

I feel like I need some help getting things back in control.

Sounds like a solid reason to me. :)

I enjoyed "Knives Out", with Jamie Lee Curtis and Don Johnson chewing up the scenery delightfully. I *never* can guess the murderer in these things, even when (as in this film) a big honking clue is given to the audience. The script was so good.

[marta_bee]

I had to look up Don Johnson; if they're not in Lord of the Rings or Star Trek, it's always a genuine question on if I'll recognize the name. But that movie was great fun because all the actors were so good at acting and were written so subtly, you could tell they were having fun with it.

[cairistiona]

Talking to a professional and gaining perspective is always a wise choice. I don't know what to think about the future--on one hand, any time the opposition is elected, the other side declares that the end is nigh (and social media makes the hysteria so much worse). On the other hand, I don't think we've ever faced such an existential threat as we will this time around. It's all so unsettling and perfectly valid reason for seeking some helpful advice. *hugs*

I'm glad you had a good Thanksgiving!

[marta_bee]

It's interesting- if anything, my social media is somewhat moving on and I'm left saying "no, hold up, I know this is upsetting and we all need to think about nicer things, but this specific thing is actually really important to keep your eye on." I suspect both things can be true. Bits of the news can be objectively upsetting and important, and we (meaning I) still need to not let it dominate our lives.

I'm still working on that, honestly. I do have better and worse days, but overall, I do think I need help getting my balance back.

Thanks for listening! I appreciate it.

[erulissedances]

I think there's never a problem seeking therapy, I've had it several times in my life and it's been helpful. For me these days, my daily meditation and quiet time is essential. I think if I didn't have that, I'd totally go bonkers. *hugs* and support for whatever your decision is, because it will be the right decision for YOU.

- Erulisse (one L)

[marta_bee]

Thank you for that, friend. It really does help to remember it would be right for me.

[independence1776]

I don't think it's stupid! It's not the election itself; it's everything that the loss means. (And I know you said something similar, but maybe it helps to hear it from someone else.)

[marta_bee]

It does help to hear someone else say that out loud! It sometimes feels like I'm overreacting and not moving on like I should, but this is legitimately hard stuff. It doesn't mean I don't need to find a way to not have it dominate my whole life (who wants that?), but there's actually a reason this is so difficult for me, and that's probably worth remembering.

[mrowe]

Knives Out is a fun movie!

If you think talking things over with a therapist will be helpful, go for it!

[marta_bee]

Thanks! I'm honestly not sure if it will, but it's at least worth a shot, I think.