What Comes Next: Protecting Your Health After Election Fatigue

The ballots are cast, but the emotions can linger. Give yourself room to rest, reset and recognize when you need support.How is everyone feeling after November 3?The midterm election is behind us, but the emotions may still be catching up. Some people feel anxious, afraid, exhausted, confused or disappointed. Others feel excited, encouraged, vindicated and relieved.What do we do with all those feelings?Elections will continue to shape our lives for years to come. There will be victories and defeats, changes we welcome and changes we question. Through it all, protecting our mental well-being must remain a priority.We cannot always control the feelings that arise. We can take steps to manage how we respond.Election Fatigue Is RealLet’s start by congratulating everyone who voted. Red, blue or purple, pat yourself on the back for participating in our democracy.Now, give yourself permission to decompress.Change can be difficult. We fight it! We resist it!

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