Activist Burnout

AOC: News Overload is Trump’s Intentional Strategy

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez contends that the Trump administration intentionally “floods the zone” with information to overwhelm and paralyze the public, a tactic acknowledged by former strategist Steve Bannon. This strategy, historically employed by authoritarian regimes, aims to induce passivity and discourage resistance. Ocasio-Cortez encourages viewers to counter this by taking breaks to avoid burnout, recognizing that collective, even small-scale, action can effectively generate resistance and impede the administration’s agenda. She emphasizes that citizens outnumber the administration and that sustained, widespread action will ultimately prove effective.

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Therapists Report Surge in Clients Distressed by Trump’s Return

Therapists across the US are reporting a surge in patient anxiety stemming from Donald Trump’s return to power, exceeding typical political anxieties. This heightened stress is fueled by Trump’s unique ability to dominate public discourse and his administration’s policies impacting reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ communities. Many patients experience “activist burnout” and fear the erosion of democratic norms and institutions under his leadership. Therapists emphasize the importance of community support, managing news consumption, and acknowledging the collective grief caused by the political climate. The pervasive nature of Trump’s influence makes it difficult for individuals to disconnect from the constant source of anxiety he generates.

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