I've found myself in a similar situation. I've found that light reading helps me escape but yes - I do obsess over the news cycle.

Some books like "Man's search for meaning" which is often recommended here, would be far far too dark for me now.

Sorry that I can't help more.

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I am a storyteller. The story may do you no good.
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