Part of me wants to avoid the news completely, and part of me wants to have it at a minimum. But I do want truthful news, yet it feels like all truthful news is pessimistic. I want to be informed of what's going on in the world, yet it's difficult trying not to be overwhelmed if something terrible is broadcast. I mainly worry about my safety and other people's. I do want to be informed of the news on Capitol Hill (I live in America), but that also has a chance to take a toll on my well-being. I'm not sure what to do. In short, my anxiety makes me dread the news. I know it's important to know some negative things, but it feels immense and detrimental when I think about the scenario 24/7. Even before I read the news, I worry and predict there will surely be something horrific in the paper.

It's frightening. I'm too young to die. I have so much more to do.