Anyone else feeling physically sick from world events? I didn’t expect this to hit me so hard.

Hi everyone,

I’m writing this because I honestly don’t know what to do with what I’ve been feeling.

Over the past couple of days, I’ve been reading about the Epstein files and everything surrounding that case. I won’t go into details, but the overall picture of cruelty and corruption has really shaken me. I feel deeply sad, desolate, and honestly a bit in shock.

What surprises me the most is how physical this has become. I’ve had daily nausea, muscle tension, and this constant heavy feeling in my chest and neck. I didn’t think something that feels so “far away” from my personal life could affect my body this intensely.

I’m not in danger, and I’m not having thoughts of harming myself. I’m just overwhelmed by the weight of it all. It’s like my sense of safety in the world shifted overnight.

How do you cope with knowing that terrible things exist and still live your normal life? How do you stay grounded without becoming numb or cynical?

I’m not looking for debates or conspiracy discussions. I’m just hoping to connect with people who might relate to feeling emotionally and physically impacted by large-scale events.

Thank you for reading.