Despite whatever the news or propaganda says, there are people that are realizing they are more indoctrinated and conditioned than they thought and that it's always been this way.
Humans are messy, selfish, and very cruel, across the ages. It's a shock to the system for many and not pleasant. The body takes a tremendous toll, having to hold back reality from itself in times of abuse.
It's ok to feel whatever you feel and even hide away with comforting things as you heal.