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I think a lot of ordinary people on the left in America have learned from the first term that being glued to the news cycle does nothing but harm your mental health. Trump is going to do and say outrageous things, but ruminating on them only serves as a demotivator- unless you live in a place with a senator on the border about an issue or appointment, you really don't have any power to prevent a Matt Gatez appointment or whatever. The outrage machine of corporate media no longer serves as "being informed". People who are worried are taking action in their community, building up local and remote contacts, and supporting those affected by these soon to be enacted policies proactively. Turning the TV off is a good thing for that.
Check in with your friends and family. Understand local and state politics and make sure you turn up there. Make plans for when things go south.
This for sure. My mental health was so awful during Trump's first term. I spent 4 years just... breathing. Barely able to focus on work or family because I felt there were just bigger issues to worry about. I've pulled way back from social media in general and I feel healthier for it.
I'm always going to help people at a local level. I'm always going to be a safe place or safe ear for the few folks it's actually in my power to help. But I can't take on the rest. This is what the American people on average want, and it is clear to me that until they get their blood, they won't be satisfied.
I'll see you fuckers in 4 years to try to elect someone who can fix... whatever is left.