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In reply to the discussion: People are so rude and angry these days. Is it just me? Or where I am? [View all]mopinko
(70,070 posts)9. i've been such a crank since the plague.
never had an issue w anxiety before but by half way through 20, i was a wreck. just a wreck.
i had so many issues w neighbors who were suddenly in my face, instead of my usual having the block to myself all day. everyone around me was cranky.
i got into a whoooole lot of trouble. trouble someone my age should know enough to avoid.
mostly calmed down now, but so itching to get out of the house i'm about to start chewing body parts like a bored dog.
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People are so rude and angry these days. Is it just me? Or where I am? [View all]
FlyingPiggy
Aug 2022
OP
Yes! Drivers are always inconsiderate where I live (Hollywood) but the pedestrians
chowder66
Aug 2022
#13
Yep. Offensive and Defensive driving. You really have to be on alert at all times.
chowder66
Aug 2022
#22
If you can, try and lead with a smile. I'm not trying to be Pollyanna but I've found that it works
Maraya1969
Aug 2022
#10
I am in MN, but my son is drinking the koolaid and finally got him to agree to no political talk.
TigressDem
Aug 2022
#18
Nope, not really here in The Bronx, and the longer cross Burroughs trips I still do quite less of...
electric_blue68
Aug 2022
#26
I believe it's all over the country and perhaps a huge portion of the world. Remember,
Samrob
Aug 2022
#27
I'm in Calif. I had an appointment at Kaiser today, and I use a walker.
AnotherDreamWeaver
Aug 2022
#35