I'm talking about the events in Eastern Europe (I can't say the "U" word, or my post will be automatically removed).

While it's important to know about what's going on in the world, I stand by what I'm about to say - All that 24/7 doom and gloom news and non-stop horrific imagery from February and March, was on a level I think human beings aren't meant to handle. Especially considering the world had just been through two years of a really stressful pandemic.

Terrible things have always been happening in the world no doubt, but the difference is that at least it used to be restricted to the morning and evening news. Back in February and March, there was almost no escape from hearing about Eastern Europe and seeing all the horrific things that a certain dictator was doing. Doesn't matter if the person was near Eastern Europe or on the far side of the planet, it was affecting everyone.

And then you just feel powerless because literally all you can do is sit back and say "....well, fuck". I haven't kept up with current events about it, and I don't think it's being reported on much anymore. But regardless, I've pretty much opted out completely. 

If something else terrible happens in the world (and it definitely will) a friend or family member will just tell me anyway. No need to invest myself in endless 24/7 fear porn. It was a hard lesson for me.