Fri Nov 18, 2016, 09:53 PM
Star Member smirkymonkey (19,105 posts)
Help. How do I stop lashing out against people who disagree with me.
I have always been a very agreeable person, but this election has brought out the worst in me. I can't bear to read or hear a word from anyone who isn't wholeheartedly on our side. Any contrary viewpoint or dissention brings out rage in me. I have never been like this but I am lashing out at people left and right. Even people that I like. I feel like I am losing my mind.
I have to see my family for Thanksgiving next week and I really don't want it to be a shitshow. It's usually when the guys in the family start drinking that the political fights start - I try to stay out of it, but I don't trust myself right now. I just want to crawl in a hole and hide until this is all over, but I know that is not possible.
How do you deal with it all?
Face it,the best part of you ran down your fathers leg.
Response to smirkymonkey (Original post)
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 09:58 PM
Star Member Thinkingabout (28,971 posts)
1. I allow my family to hold their opinion and let them I let them know I am not
Going to follow the dumb republicans nor will believe the crap they believe just because it was said on FOX.
Which makes them laugh at you.
Response to Thinkingabout (Reply #1)
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 10:11 PM
Star Member smirkymonkey (19,105 posts)
11. Thanks. I will at least have my own room. I will just have to not engage.
It's not worth it.
Buy a box of razor blades to help pass the time.
Response to smirkymonkey (Original post)
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 10:01 PM
Star Member TrekLuver (694 posts)
3. If it is brought up...I usually get a few shots in and then go outside and smoke pot.
That's pretty much what I do no matter what happens
There is a surprise.

Response to smirkymonkey (Original post)
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 10:05 PM
Star Member Lil Missy (16,744 posts)
4. I've advised my non-liberal friends that I won't discuss politics with them.
My best friend is a conservative, although I don't know how she voted. I just told her that I don't want to know who among us voted for Trump, as it would likely have an adverse effect on our friendship. I have liberal friends that I can blow steam with.
Which is why the world considers you a cum stain on the back seat of life.
Response to smirkymonkey (Original post)
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 10:20 PM
Star Member hlthe2b (55,411 posts)
16. I've gone the other direction--just totallly clammed up. Mainly because
I can not help but look at everyone I see--both male and female--and assume the worst (that the were Trump supporters). Then my contempt begins to bleed over into my thoughts and if I dared to talk about anything topical, I'd surely blow a gasket.
So, I try to say innocuous things, but just stew or "trance" out.
And they look at you like you are a lunatic.
Response to smirkymonkey (Original post)
Sat Nov 19, 2016, 12:20 AM
Star Member mountain grammy (12,180 posts)
24. Not dealing very well here.
I've blocked at least 2 dozen people on fb and probably just as many have blocked me..I've told people they're stupid and worse, and they are, dammit..
What is wrong with people? The man is an idiot. I've never been more ashamed of my country.
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