"It's an exhausting pattern"

Indeed it is. Next time Covid suddenly comes back and the news is banging on it 24/7 I intend to tune it out. I'm also tuning out ravings about climate change.

"Some of us will feel regret"

Perhaps, but it ain't gonna be me. The only regret I feel was in listening to all this b.s. in the first place. If you just stop listening to this crap, the immense psychological pressure emitted by the internet crazies will fade and you'll feel much saner and much healthier. Here's a quote from my favorite president to help you get through:

If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.

— Calvin Coolidge