I mean, it used to be “go outside” to feel better, to treat depression, etc…

Bruh how the fuck am I supposed relax going outside? It would actually make me feel more anxious. I’d have to constantly scan for possible ICE agents like do a full 360 visual scan of the area every 30 seconds.

So is this just life for the next 4 years (at the minimum)? Do I just stay home unless for essential stuff? Just spend all the freetime on the internet because I’m too scared to go outside?

I’m a naturalized citizen, but with the denaturalization talks, this is so anxiety inducing. Citizens born outside of the country have the burden of proof apparantly. I kinda didn’t renew passport, I have a picture of my citizenship document on my phone, not sure that’s any good or fascists are just gonna fascist and try to throw me in cecot.

My neighbors are still going about lime this is norma, playing music and having parties. (They are hispanic btw)

How do people just be so chill about all this? Am I overreacting? Are they underreacting? What even is the healthy about of fear to have?

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    How do people just be so chill about all this? Am I overreacting? Are they underreacting? What even is the healthy about of fear to have?

    i wonder the same thing; you’re not alone. personally i think everyone is underreacting. it’s a defense mechanism in the face of overwhelming constant bad and horrifying news. it just sucks being surrounded by people so deep in denial, not even wanting to talk about what can possibly be done, let alone actually doing something