According to a new report, President Trump is now the leading cause of depression in Americans, Modern Philosophers
The study, released by the Department Utilizing Statistics and Tables (DUST), revealed that Trump caused depression in more Americans than the next four items on the list combined.
Here is the rest of the Top 5:
2. Finances.
3. Realizing that you are trapped in a dead end job because of your finances.
4. Listening to someone from an older generation tell stories about the good old days.
5. Watching an episode of This Is Us.
The White House has yet to release a statement about the study, but anonymous sources have revealed that President Trump was ecstatic to top the list.
He was even heard to say, “Obama was never number one on that list!”
Experts have put together a list of suggestions for coping with Trump Induced Depression (ICD-10 code pending), and I wanted to share some of those with you.
Stop watching the news, reading the paper, and using social media. This one is going to be difficult because President Trump is everywhere. If he’s not tweeting his angriest thoughts at us, there are endless news reports about what he’s done now to screw over the nation.
I’ve stopped watching the news and reading the paper, choosing to get my daily dose of the news from Stephen Colbert’s nightly monologue. It’s the same information, but at least I can laugh on the outside while crying on the inside.
Move to another country. This is probably the best way to avoid Depression a la Trump. If he’s no longer your President, you might be able to laugh at what he does, rather than worrying about how his actions will destroy your life and the nation you love. Added bonus: you might find a way better job and improve your finances.
Read up on the Impeachment process. The more you know about how Impeachment works, the more hope you’ll have that Trump won’t be around long enough to have any permanent effects on your mental health.
Talk to someone. It always helps to open up and unburden yourself of stress. You might try speaking to your Senator or Congressman about how much you’d like for President Trump to be impeached.
Experts do not suggest medications for this type of depression because chances are President Trump has already made cuts to your healthcare, and you won’t be able to afford the medications. That then brings up item #2, and maybe even #3 on the list.
These same experts also point out that Trump won’t be President forever, and as impossible as it might seem at the moment, something will eventually come up that depresses us even more than he does.
So as we head into the new year, try to stay positive and keep in mind that it brings us even closer to the next Presidential Election. A new year means new hope.
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I saw this on Twitter earlier this afternoon, and enjoyed the bit of tongue-in-cheek humour, so I thought you guys might enjoy it also! Thank you, Austin, for this post and for your generous permission to share it with my readers!
he is definitely the greatest of all time at depressing people.
He is finally the best at something!
You should write for the Onion.
Frankly, every Republican administration is a waste of four years not solving the problems coming our way.
I’d be happen to listen to their job offer should they ever make one. 🙂
Glad you liked the post!
This is a great blog. You’ve given us hope. 🙂 — Suzanne
I’m told laughter is the best medicine. 🙂
Dear Austin,
One must always look for positive thoughts. At least we are not members of his family; we do not work directly for him.
President Trump has created a bridge between conservative ‘Never Trumpers’ and more progressive thinkers; along with a better appreciation for the pillars of this US Democracy like respect for the rule of law, decency, truth, evidence based decision making; freedom of the press, etc.
There is that reminder that we can’t take this US democracy for granted and that we’ve been blessed with a gift worth fighting to protect.
Hugs, Gronda
Staying positive always helps. As does being able to laugh through the pain… 🙂
I feel sadly for those Federal workers who are not getting paid because of the Trump forced shutdown. On top of that he further demoralized them by rescinding their annual pay raises in 2019 by executive order. Is Social Security next?
It is depressing…
As I retired FED I am more depressed than usual this week. Actually I am more angry which is healthier. And my Fitbit and hopes of catching you are positives. As is wine
Thank goodness for LSSC and SNL…I even watched a SNL repeat Saturday…Kate is always hilarious…Stephen is on vacay but repeats are on
Your five reasons are hysterical. My fave is #5…This Is Us
I’m sorry you are depressed. Have some wine!
I have a sprained ankle, so I’m hobbling along trying to get my steps…
I honestly can’t imagine someone worse than him. Like, what would that look like? And would it have cloven hooves and a forked tail? I try very hard to avoid any news involving him, which is close to impossible even when just innocently scrolling through Facebook. Just catching a glimpse of his sullen, down turned lips and crotchety, entitled face is enough to piss me off, quite frankly. I do not like him. That’s putting it very, very mildly.
So are you saying you’re not a fan? 🙂
He might just be my mortal enemy.
So anytime you want to talk about life in Maine, let me know. Nice to meet you, Courtney. 🙂