U.S. Politics + Chronic Emotional Dysregulation

EDIT: I noticed in the comments someone said I’m not supposed to discuss politics. I don’t want to discuss politics. I want to discuss how you’re coping with chronic emotional dysregulation because of external, overstimulating, and chronic stressors. Thanks.

EDIT 2: Going on a walk or a run isn’t an option right now because I live in a very snowy and cold part of the U.S.

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Is anyone else struggling with chronic emotional dysregulation because of US politics?

I don’t know how to not pay attention. It’s absolutely worse now that ADHD and MH medications are on the table. But many other aspects of who I am are caught up in legislation. Even policies and EO’s that do not directly impact me receive my hyperfocus.

While I logically can see that it’s a hostile takeover and a coup, I am emotionally in shock it’s happening. I also cannot rationalize why someone would do any of this which is making it even more difficult.

I’m a roller coaster of emotions. I fear I was weird on a call the other day and was sort of snappy bc I was irritable. But the meeting is kind of a blur bc so much feels like it’s occurred since then.

I just know I can’t do that again. I’m not sure how to emotionally regulate right now. My life is finally back on track and going okay. I can’t lose everything in my life bc I’m so dysregulated.

Shutting out the news hasn’t been an easy option bc I’m everyone support in my life (my partner is mine). And I also work in politics. So it’s not really an easy “I just won’t” situation.

I feel like I’m losing my mind some days. Today was one of those internal meltdown days after I looked at just some of the news from the weekend and today. 😣

Any suggestions on how to regulate or set boundaries or something for yourself are welcome.