Fear, Anxiety, and Depression in the Age of Trump

Slate ^ | 23 September 2016 | Michelle Goldberg

[AU72]

If Hunter S Thompson were still alive he would have killed himself over this election.

[RegulatorCountry]

The sun shines on the just and unjust alike.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Glad to hear it! It only makes sense.

Think Hillary! would EVER say something like that if she won? *SNORT*

[LaineyDee]

Amen.

[LaineyDee]

Years ago a psychiatrist I met told me most of his colleagues had gone to college and took courses to find out what was wrong with themselves.

I've met quite a lot of these birds over the years while in college and in business. Never met but a few that didn't have screw loose and make excuses for bad behavior. (especially their own)

[Mariner]

"There’s no authority that can protect us from the calamity on the horizon. It’s like a child’s bad dream. It’s also our reality."

These weak and disgusting people need the state to feel safe.

Puke.

[RayChuang88]

If Trump wins, if I were United, American or Delta Airlines, offer discount tickets for any celebrity who wants to leave the USA. :)

[RayChuang88]

If you ever thought hildabama was psycho before, just wait until late in the evening of Nov 8. when the msm has no choice but to declare Trump the winner. There won’t be an ashtray or vase safe anywhere within a mile radius.

Well, that's if Hillary is even hale enough to throw anything if she loses given her current health.

[Old Yeller]

I’m buying stock in companies that manufacture anti-anxiety/depression drugs in anticipation of a Trump victory.

I'm buying coal and will short RGR and SWHC.

[rktman]

WUT? She’s the picture of health. Just ask her. Google eyes and all. When I saw her rant yesterday about not being 50 points ahead, I thought it was a preview of an SNL skit. She is demented.

[RayChuang88]

I know you're being facetious. :-)

But seriously, given her current limited mobility, if she could even throw an ashtray one meter (39 inches) it'll be a minor miracle!

[TalBlack]

Victims of Trump-induced anxiety describe nightmares, insomnia, digestive problems, and headaches.””

I wish I could remember which election but I’ve read almost this exact story years ago...

[Chode]

time to buy stock in Pfizer...

[AllAmericanGirl44]

Simple yet brilliant!

Kind of how people invest in every thing imaginable for the growing population of seniors.

I like it! Maybe set up a few rubber rooms where they can bounce around and release all their anxiety! How about a studio where they can throw things to relieve their frustrations?!

The possibilities are endless.

[Mr. Mojo]

When GWB was Prez I remember reading about how there was a huge spike in anti-depressant prescriptions, especially right after his election victories. Now just imagine how much more freaked out progs will be after TRUMP wins. Heh!

[Eddie01]

Groupthink - The Left’s Eight Commandments

I, II and III explains why the truth hurts their widdle feewings so much.

They run out of rationalization rope...

I Thou shalt create an illusion of invulnerability shared by most members to foster excessive optimism and encourage extreme risks taking

II Thou shall not allow any member to question the group’s inherent morality, instead members shall be encouraged to ignore the ethical or moral consequences of their decisions

III Thou shalt promote collective efforts to rationalize in order to discount warnings, or other information that might lead members to reconsider their assumptions before they recommit themselves to their assumptions

IV Thou shalt reinforce stereotyped views of enemy leaders as too evil to warrant genuine attempts to negotiate, or as too weak and stupid to counter whatever risky attempts are made to defeat their purpose

V Thou shalt self-censor any deviation from the apparent group consensus, inclining each member to minimize the importance of their doubts and counterarguments

VI Thou shalt create and maintain a shared illusion of unanimity concerning judgment conforming to the majority view

VII Thou shalt apply direct pressure on any member who expresses strong arguments against any of the group’s stereotypes, illusions, or commitments, making clear that this type of dissent is contrary to what is expected of all loyal members

VIII Thou shalt appoint mind guards to protect the group from adverse information that might shatter their shared complacency about the effectiveness and morality of their decisions