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I'm really worried about the state of the US despite being a white male who was I'll coast right through it. I'll also accept "I don't" and "very poorly" as answers

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[โ€“] padge@lemmy.zip 25 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I avoid the news, if it's important one of my friends or family will tell me. Also, if something is going on but isn't actionable (I can't do anything about it) I try not to let it occupy much of my headspace.

[โ€“] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Also, if something is going on but isn't actionable (I can't do anything about it) I try not to let it occupy much of my headspace.

That's probably the healthier approach.

[โ€“] Goldmage263@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

Exactly. Do what you can when you can. Everyone needs a hand sometimes. Be that for the people around you. Even if you can't agree on everything.