I think people are far more likely to get into that euphoria-> despair cycle when they continuously fall for the work that is electoral politics. I believe that because I saw it happen on pretty much every single major issue during Trump's first time, and plenty of other even smaller things. I don't think false hope and plan trusting are helpful. I think what's helpful is encouraging people to get their shit together. Get your life in order. The stuff that you do have an immediate capability to control and improve? Get moving on that. Mitch mcconnel is not coming to save you. Your neighbors though, they might. But only if you build those bridges.