Our US economy is upsetting me.
 

I don't understand why our government can't rationally sit down,and come up with a plan. What they are doing by not agreeing on anything is jeopardizing all of our futures.

I am so depressed about this,that I have been loosing interest in my personal interests even more then usual,and I don't feel like doing anything,and my anxiety is going up,and down. I've even wrestled with self destructive thoughts.

I heard both the President,and the Speaker of the house live on TV last night.
In my opinion they where both right,and they where both wrong. BF:hug::hug::hug:

you and I can get through this
 

Dear Friend,

It is my firmest belief that the Pres and the Speaker of the House will get an agreement in time.
If they don't, the rich people in this country and around the world will suffer the most. The rich have the most to lose if the US goes into default.

Try not to worry about it. I limit my tv and radio listening. You and I cannot do anything about it. It is totally out of my power. I only check in for the updates. It could be 10 more days before they agree. Please take care of yourself.

M.

It's what politicians do.
 

I'm depressed too, but let's hold hands (you & me in our minds) & try very hard NOT to get suckered into this game of chicken the politicians are playing. Our government is dysfunctional. I really think a lot of us voters are beginning to notice this!

And the more of us who notice, the better the chance we're going to be okay.

Mari's right, I think, about just not listening to the news now, because nothing they say now will make any difference. I had to force myself away from the TV last night. I hate what all of them are doing to us, scaring the daylights out of us, but we might as well ignore it all until August 3rd.

So what do you think? Can you join me in taking a vacation from the news for a week? Spend that time with hobbies, personal interests you mentioned. Try not to feed your anxieties, which is what the politicians are doing. Please please please go talk with someone or get on a help line if any even slightly destructive thoughts get at you.

Hang on with the rest of us for this week. I'm playing something called Magic Piano to divert myself. By then this show be over. I think the news will be okay. They'll put things off for a while.

They'll want to make us worry some more, all over again! It's what politicians do. Let's not play their game. :hug::hug::hug::hug:

I was more concerned when we had to bail out the banks.
I talked to a money man recently and asked why when Pres. Clinton was in office how come we had such a surplus instead of a deficit? I was told because the prez kept increasing the deficit ceiling so we would have the surplus.

Bottom line, they will raise the debt ceiling and the checks will come. BUT it is an environment where you have a Rep. Speaker of the house and Dem Prez with elections coming. As much termoil as can be made will blow smoke and get people upset.

If we survived the loans to the banks crisis, we can wade through this muddle easily.
2008 was a terrible time, tragic, but our checks are coming.

What is so sad about this all. Is the people that they are hurting
the most are the ones like you, Steve. And some of the others
on here. And my son, and daughter-in-law who depend on the SSI
check, their medicaid and other things to live.

And all this talk of no money, no checks and no medicaid, at least
in Indiana. Is really taking a toll.

I had a frantic call from my Son and Daughter-in-law (like) last night,
and I just had to say. Its about the stupdi government and what
the president and congress is doing right now.

Try to ignore it.

Donna:grouphug:

hey there
 

(((Steve)))

i know it's hard...

can you stay away from the news or do you feel compelled to watch/listen?

i avoid them completely. if my parents watch i even use earplugs sometimes. you may wonder how i learn about important events.... word of mouth mostly. the big things get talked about. but after i get the basics of the conversation i will bail on that too as in make like a tree and leave.

Maybe time to read some bible verses that make you feel secure... that God will look after you, regardless of what humans in huge auditoriums go on and on about inconclusively.

the sun will still rise every day and set every day like clockwork. and the beautiful moon will follow its cycles also. and you will have food, shelter and medical care.


you WILL be OK.

:hug::hug::hug:

~ waves ~

I feel compelled to watch the stuff, and read it. I am like a maniac. I am starting to believe what you guys are saying and what my mom says...it's just a scare.

I hope you guys all feel better soon!

Take care!!!

It burns me up also that they would dare consider to take the peoples money(Social Security,Medicare,Medicaid). That has never been their money. They are calling them entitlements. Their not worried about this because they get a government pension.

Thank you all for your kind words to me. I watched a little NBC news at 6:30 PM. I don't need to see the News media rehash this all night,and plan to stay away from the news tonight.

Like I said,"Thanks". ((((((Hugs)))))) BF:hug::hug::hug:

Dear Friend,

Yes. Stay away from the news. Find something that feeds you goodness.

M.

Me too! Have a good night (((HUGS!!!!)))!!!