Post-Election Grief and stress
Hey there! It will be OK and this too shall pass. If your anxiety is high and you feel like you are in fight-or-flight mode, that is not uncommon after a contentious election. There are a few things you must do to bring your stress levels down. Self care and self-preservation is at the top of the list. Feel free to peruse this page. Next, click the link to find ways to help you set up an emotional wellness plan for the future.
For many of us, we put so much emotion into the 2024 election, that it literally sucked the life out of us when our candidate did not win. We felt defeated, shocked, betrayed, and even angry. The one emotion that you probably did not know you were feeling is grief. Grief is that emotion that is like the black sheep of the family. It is there but not that much attention is paid to it. If grief is not managed well, it can manifest into a much bigger problem such as depression or even anxiety. If you are reading this, the election has passed. I dare to say that you are numb right now. Exhausted from all the ads, tired of the rhetoric, and you may even be disgusted with the outcome. You are grappling with what to do next. You are wondering how to react when you are faced with a world of uncertainty. I am here to tell you that you will get through this. Check out the resource that I have prepared by clicking the link above.