Repeating this like a mantra. I feel more anxious because the election is getting closer and it would be catastrophic if Trump won, not because his odds of winning are increasing.

We were all hoping we’d have more breathing room by now

I am anxious about the response when it loses

Yep. I have this feeling like... the future doesn't exist yet, past November 5th, so my body/soul are feeling like the end of the world is approaching. But... not actually because I think the world is going to end, just because that part of the future isn't there yet

Under the circumstances it really is considerate of Mr. Trump to do goofy shit like veg out listening to Celine Dion onstage, it takes the edge off

We are still in the Orange Zone. That's not a comfortable place. We are not in the red zone.

Also, be prepared for things to not be settled on Nov 5 or even Nov 6.

when the stakes are high enough any loss possibility can make you anxious

Same... His odds are not good IMO but even a small chance is alarming!

My nightmare scenario is that it's very close, and his cronies stationed in the relevant states manage to bully their way into changing the outcome in his favor, while the Democratic party leadership shrugs and does nothing but finger-wag.

gonna go to an election night orgy. i cannot imagine any other way of getting thru the evening.