If the economy is in a remarkable recovery, why are Americans so moody?
The quick answer is many of us are living in a constant state of trauma. The continual stream of information that comes at us every hour of every day often brings more bad news than good, and it is difficult to discern facts from the fiction. Turning off social media and seeking legitimate news sources helps dull the noise.
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