When news of yet another shooting breaks, it’s natural to feel shaken. For many, these stories don’t just live on the screen — they trigger anxiety, sadness, or even hopelessness.
If you are a woman feeling anxious and angry in the aftermath of the election, you are not alone. In the days since November 5th, women have reported feeling anxiety, anger, sadness, and even hopelessness. Instead of engaging in actions based on fear, we can practice choosing behaviors that support your values.
Many of my patients say they either have tuned out or are too exhausted to do more than a brief read of political news or watch one hour of their favorite political show.
In recent years, it seems like each presidential election leaves around half the country feeling anxious about the next four years. If you’re in that half following the recent election, know that there are a lot of things you can do to manage anxiety in a healthy way.
Politics, especially during the election cycle, generates a lot of worry and concern. Read Dr. Kramer's blog for ways to balance mental health and politics.
Election season can be a time of heightened anxiety and uncertainty. The key to managing election-related anxiety lies in embracing a balanced approach, staying present, and challenging catastrophic thoughts about the future.
Is riding the pollercoaster—gritting our teeth and white-knuckling it when the news is bad, lifting our arms and screaming when it’s good—an optimal way to prepare for the election?
It is no surprise that many people feel anxious – we live at a time when ‘breaking news’ occurs multiple times a day. These 3 questions can serve as a useful guide as we try to manage the high anxiety and general roller coaster of emotions that affect us during momentous election periods.
What we don’t often think about is how stress and anxiety can significantly increase during an election year and affect everyone’s mental health. Learn more about how to manage this stress and anxiety.
