Three Tips for Coping With Stress and Political Anxiety: How to deal with political stress

It's February, and the election is over. But for many people, the emotional hangover still lingers. Regardless of where you stand on the ideological spectrum, regime shifts create a lot of change economically and politically, and one thing we know is that change often leads to stress. 

Here are 3 tips to help you navigate uncertainty and deal with political anxiety in 2025. 

Tip 1: Brace for Impact

One thing you can count on is constant change. While many changes this year are unprecedented, it is wise to expect and prepare emotionally for more change. 

If you are suffering from political anxiety and find yourself worried about the next change that you can’t control, choose instead to expect change and prepare emotionally for it.  

Tip 2: Focus on What You Can Control

When the world constantly changes, your life may feel out of control. You can not control the decisions of lawmakers, but you can control how you spend your time, what you read, what you watch, and the tons of other choices you make each day. 

Positive and practical choices you can make that will help you feel better are:

Tip 3: Get Help

The best way to prepare for a bumpy emotional ride is to seek help. Reach out to your network of friends and safe individuals so that you have people to talk to about your feelings. Holding on to the fear or trying to ignore it will not work in the long run. 

If talking to your friends and family is not possible (or not helping) you should reach out to a licensed therapist or counselor for support. Talking to an impartial professional who is trained to help you navigate your emotions may be the missing piece in your mental health journey.

Conclusion:

There is no way to predict or control the future. Political change highlights that fact and can expose latent stress and anxiety. By choosing to focus on what you can control, seek help, and brace for impact, you can equip yourself to make it through challenging times and thrive - not just survive.

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