Staff Reports
The latest outpouring of emotional guidance from liberal “experts” is as entertaining as it is bewildering. As Donald Trump gears up to take the oath of office once again, it seems that the progressive crowd is struggling to find their footing on solid ground – so naturally, they’ve turned to mental health gurus for help. The irony is thick enough to cut with a knife, considering that many of these same self-proclaimed experts have their own credibility shredded into confetti over the past few years.
Angela Haupt, a journalist with a background in mental wellness reporting, has enlisted a cadre of “specialists” to help address the trauma some leftists may be feeling. Shocking as it may seem, the whole affair reads more like a comedy script than a legitimate advice column. The subtext practically screams that liberalism has become a source of societal anxiety, and advice ranges from absurd to mildly sensible—just enough to keep the snowflakes from hyperventilating in existential dread.
Amidst the pearls of wisdom from UC Berkeley’s Emiliana Simon-Thomas—who seems to equate Trump’s presidency with an apocalyptic meltdown—the advice stands out for its sheer ridiculousness. She reassures her target audience that their expanded worldview, which embodies the belief that Trump is a modern-day tyrant, is perfectly rational. Those teaching from the left often skip the point that perhaps their heightened emotional state is a reflection of their own peculiar biases.
Moving right along, readers might be interested in Julia Barzozza’s suggestion to partake in “forest bathing.” Yes, apparently, wandering about in nature can help soothe the political anguish from that pesky Inauguration Day. The thought of leftists marching through groves while tuning into their inner eco-zen borders hilarity as they attempt to hug trees, hoping for a connection more profound than their fluttering political affiliations. For conservatives, however, this is a moment worth savoring; watching liberals interact with nature may reveal their ability to embrace the outdoors as something other than a protest site.
Then there’s Nicolle Osequeda encouraging individuals to dance like everyone’s watching—a fitting metaphor for how leftists often parade their feelings for all to see, yet deny the ridicule they invite. Making playlists of feel-good songs to remedy a day they’ve dreaded for years underscores their need to bravely confront terrifying realities with the hopeful melodies of pop culture. Perhaps one of these suggestions might encourage a new trend; what’s next, a flash mob in response to a presidential address?
Turns out that TDS may actually be a real psychological condition.
At least according to Time Magazine's collection of, 'Experts.'
Regardless of its validity, please seek help if you're a sufferer.https://t.co/8VZqfjmqmX
— David Joe May (@TheGrayRider) January 19, 2025
Ultimately, the most absurd piece of advice is the seemingly therapeutic notion of crying together. The idea that a collective sob session somehow bolsters social bonds might provoke an eye roll among anyone the least bit grounded. Group crying seems more suited for a drama club rehearsal than a political congregation. And one has to wonder how many conservatives gathered in groups to weep and mourn the results of a major election cycle. Quite the opposite, indeed. For many on the right, resilience stems from action rather than theatrical displays of emotion.
Through all this, one thing shines brightly: while the left continues to harp on for guidance on emotional survival against a backdrop of political rivalry, conservatives soldier on—with humor, grit, and the resilience that comes from being grounded in the realities of life, regardless of what takes the White House stage. The liberal meltdown is an ongoing spectacle, and perhaps all that’s needed is a good laugh.
