TULSA, Okla. — Election Day 2020 came and went and left a lot of uncertainty in its place.
Uncertainty is causing stress and anxiety for people on both sides and can cause health problems if it continues.
A survey conducted for the American Psychological Association found 68% of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, said the 2020 presidential election caused a significant amount of stress in their life.
What does that stress look like?
- Feeling nervous, restless or tense
- Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
- Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything else
- Trouble sleeping
- Difficulty controlling worry
So how can you get a break from stress while the results are still being determined?
The Centers for Control says some simple things can help:
- Identify things you do not have control over
- Increase sense of control with daily routine
- Practice mindfulness
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to election coverage
Experts say self-care is also important. It can look different for different people, but find something that works for you from exercise, meditation, breathing or practicing gratitude.
READ MORE: How to deal with election anxiety if your candidate loses
2 Works for You talked to Nicole Peltier, owner of The Yoga Room in Tulsa, for a practice to help ease anxiety.
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