Has The World Gone Mad?
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (55035)
April 12, 2022 7:01am CST
I am depressed. I am not usually depressed but over the past few days l have been experiencing bouts of depression.
It all started after l read an awful account by a mylot member about what is happening in his country.
He laments the fact that the world is focused on Ukraine and the atrocities taking place in his country are being ignored.
Then l read a lengthy AP report of the horrible things that took place in a Ukrainian town which was recently occupied. I had to stop reading - mainly because my eyes were blurred by tears.
What is happening to our world? Has the world gone mad? Can we bring back some semblance of sanity?
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37 responses
@Juliaacv (51027)
• Canada
12 Apr 22
Globally things are depressing and terrible right now.
I try to focus on my family and my little world right here.
We have enough to keep my mind busy, but not depressed.
I do that because I cannot change the fact of the war in the Ukraine nor many other large global happenings.
But I do pray for peace.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
12 Apr 22
It's the same things that have always happened around the world. We're just more "plugged into" what's going on now because we know people from the places the terrible things are happening... Pretty and I send money and hope things will get better but know they probably won't.
Stop paying so much attention to the horrible things. It's the only way to keep your sanity.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
16 May 22
@SonjaRae There's little we can do to change things. Pretty and I donate what money we can spare to help the people who need it and hope it's enough to do some good.
@thehazelsister (417)
• Sidoarjo, Indonesia
12 Apr 22
It's really depressing that there are all sort of terrible things happening around the world right now. There are times when I'm wide awake at night, wondering what would happen or how I could survive if a war or natural disaster broke out. I feel extremely grateful that I get to live well and peacefully at this part of the world Although I'm financially struggling, I'm grateful that our family is doing fine and the country is in peace.
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@thehazelsister (417)
• Sidoarjo, Indonesia
12 Apr 22
@Kandae11 Yes, and I'm truly grateful for it. Even if things go south on some days, I try to not spend too much time worrying about them because that'll affect how I feel about my life. I always try to be positive and look at the good side of everything although it's not easy.
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@RasmaSandra (79932)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Apr 22
There is a madman named Putin who is turning all the screws, Since we can only pray for Ukraine I focus on everything else but that, I hope you feel better soon and try to find something else to focus on,
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
12 Apr 22
Yes the whole world has gone crazy. The news is just filled with such horrible things that those of us who were never depressed are now.
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@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
12 Apr 22
The world has always been mad, only now we have widespread media coverage and plenty of world leaders and wannabes to tell us where to focus our attention. Don't let them ruin your day.
Focus your attention on those you CAN help.
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@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
15 May 22
@SonjaRae Our forefathers said the same thing. And yet here we are.
@sharonelton (28882)
• Lichfield, England
12 Apr 22
I am sorry you are feeling depressed. Yes, the world is in a terrible state at the moment but all we can do is pray and donate money or items to help. I don't watch the news myself as much as possible because I know that it is depressing.
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@sharonelton (28882)
• Lichfield, England
13 Apr 22
@Kandae11 I've got into the habit of not watching the news and I'm glad I don't. I just watch something else on the telly when the news is on that I'm more interested in, like Home and Away and Hollyoaks!
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
12 Apr 22
Tragically, every now and then the world brings forth horrible events. And we have to make decisions on who to help when and how.we have to invent systems that are fair to avoid conflict and to decide when we should intervene. Not going to be an easy job
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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21 Apr 22
Wars and atrocities have been around since the beginning of time. Ukraine is the latest in a continuing history of violence and aggression. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone could live peacefully? But it seems there are always some with evil intent somewhere on this planet. Sorry, to say there is no magic potion which will provide a cure.
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