>>197327 (OP)
>What can I do to get relief? How do I find peace?
A couple of things might do the trick. Try making something. It could be anything, music, food, art, programming, games, short stories, DIY projects, models, etc. Being able to see something you made is very therapeutic in my opinion.
You can also just try the route of totally ignoring everything, but thats probably harder for most people than it is for me.
You might try reading certain specific books or genera. In particular, I would look at science fiction written by Arthur C. Clarke. If I had to recommend any one specifically, I would point you towards "Rendezvous with Rama", "Fountains of Paradise", and "2001: A Space Odyssey" in that order. These are what I consider to be true science fiction. They are not about the science fiction elements, they are about Humanity, and these novels bring out the best in us. They dont tell us the story about what we are now and where we came from. We already get that in the news all day long. These tell the story of where we can go, what we strive for. They give us hope. They fill us with wonder. Hope and wonder are really what identify us as a species. Trust me, read them, you will like them.
If you are looking for something shorter, try "The Last Question" By Isaac Asimov. https://www.multivax.com/last_question.html
