When I first work up nearly 5 years ago I asked myself the exact same question. I watched a video by jt and lady cee (https://youtu.be/2kxDCiKaSoM ) and it really helped me to slow down and think about what I really believed.
Research and learning to think about things for myself were key to working out which way was best for me. Take your time and breathe, it truly does help.
It might be worth asking yourself whether times are really getting worse? What about the black plague in the 1300’s ? If you google “when was the worst time to live on earth” you will find some amazing information that might change your view about the times we live in now 🤷♀️
I hope this video helps you to find your way as it did with me xx