Jaime Reeves Psychotherapy

View Original

Election Anxiety

I know for many, today is a very stressful day. Don't let election anxiety get the best of you.

So you voted. That's amazing, but you're still stressed, now what?

Here are a few things you can do to take care of yourself today.

  • Go to the store and get your essentials for the rest of the week. Do this before the polls close. Trust me, having what you want on hand is a great feeling

  • Take the day off, rest today and tomorrow if needed

  • Hydrate. There is nothing worse for the mood then being dehydrated when stressed out

  • Meditate, dance, sing, play. Do something you find pleasure in. You’ve already done your civic duty by voting. There is nothing left to do but tend to your own garden

  • Reach out to those close to you, below are some resources for you to connect with if you have the time

Stay safe. Stay sane. Stay peaceful

Here are some election stress resources to help get you through today and tomorrow:

(Dr. S Scott, owner of Framework Psych shared these with me, so a big shout out to them)

Election Meditation Headspace

Interfaith (or non-faith) prayer tonight led by Oprah

Heal the Vote hour led by Black Therapists Rock 2:00 pm PST.