People can take steps to manage their stress during the election season Folks should focus on things they can control, and limit their exposure to the media Common stress relievers like exercise, sleep and socializing can help WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- is flooding the nation as the 2024 U.S.
presidential election nears its climax. This stress is only natural, but it can be managed, said , vice chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “There is uncertainty with change,” Storch said in a Baylor news release.
“People worry about how their lives will change depending on the election results or that the elected individual may not represent them or their values -- this can heighten feelings of distress throughout the election.” A from the American Psychological Association shows just how distressed Americans are: About 77% of adults are stressed about the future of the nation, while 69% are worried about the upcoming election. It’s tricky to manage that stress, so Storch recommends a mixed bag of tactics to help keep it together through the end of the year: Take control over the things within your power to control, such as actively supporting your political position and voting Limit exposure to the media, which can trigger fresh stress Understand that whether your candidate wins or loses, another election will take place in the future Focus on stress relievers like physical activity, good sleep and socializ.