How do you stop stuff getting under your skin?

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Particularly crimes against animals/babies & children. I honestly don't know how to handle some of the things I see and hear (on the news etc) just wondering what other people to do to stop stuff sticking with them as much. Sorry if this isn't the right group, seemed closest to me.

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That kind of stuff should get under our skin. It’s not something we should ever feel numb to. That said, I have to stop myself from reading them too much. Inundating yourself with them will take a toll on your mental health. Sometimes you just have skip some of the stories.

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This is something I’ve struggled with in my line of work. 
I find compartmentalization helps, as does setting up a safe space at home. It doesn’t have to be a big thing. A warm bath works for me,or a half an hour where all I do is look at funny pictures of cats and eat snacks. Whatever rocks your socks. 
If you can’t stop thinking about upsetting things, like if you’re experiencing intrusive thoughts, it might help to speak with a therapist or even your GP.

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My husband works in the psych dorm of a max security prison. He sees and hears the worst. Honestly, he just shuts it out, he’s numb to it. He triple checks our locks. He keeps a firearm in a hidden safe. He checks on me and our daughter often. He does everything he can to protect me and our daughter from what he sees. 
Personally, I cry. I have anxiety attacks. I snuggle my daughter extra hard. And I remind myself that this is why we are working towards becoming a foster family. We can’t save them all, but we can do what we can.

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You’re empathetic so those things will probably always bother you.  Try searching for positive news to read.

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If I read stuff like that it hurts my soul and makes me angry. I want to be able to save those who are enduring abuse but I know God will be swift to bring justice and take care of those who are unrepentful. They will end up in a place where they will be in anguish and torment forever for their evil deeds. That gives me some sort of comfort knowing that but I can't pretend that it still doesn't bother me.

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If you're a normal, sane person, it will bother you.

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I just remember that the majority of people I know are good people, and that we have no control over those things. 
   
I also vote to try to raise education and healthcare as those are the two things that have proven to decrease violence and poverty.

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If it doesn't directly effect me I can go of, but should it involve me say I am part of a jury, then I am able to shut up and listen to facts without it hurting me.

How do you stop stuff getting under your skin?

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