All this uncertainty right now is really taking a toll on my mom (and by extension me). She is terrified out of her mind right now and the stress is killing her. She can't work, she can't eat, can't even think. She's at the point where she's talking about killing herself before they can haul our family off to a camp. I don't know what to say or how to console her. What do I do?
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I sometimes waver between being agitated/unable to concentrate or feeling a deep sense of oppression. I've found a few things that help:
Stay informed, but not too informed. We don't have to watch every single news video or read every single post.
Find something that relaxes you. I read, watch comedies, play the piano, or work on a hobby.
Try prayer, meditation, and deep breathing exercises.
Type or write down your feelings. sometimes it helps get them out of the way.
Watch pro-Trump stuff online. I love some of the Trump-related songs and uplifting videos. They always make me feel better, even if it's only temporary.
Make sure you say I love you and give hugs as much as possible. Tell her you will all stick together and help each other out, no matter what happens.
And if your mother is talking about killing herself, please get her some help. If she refuses to talk to a doctor, you can call a hotline to see what you can do.
Could this situation get worse? Absolutely, and it's already pretty bad. We can't ignore the bad or fail to act on it, but we need to stay calm. We don't know what's around the next bend.
Take care, and I'll be praying for you and your mom.