Election season has always come with a bit of frenzy and stress—but with so much going on, the 2020 election came with more baggage than ever. We’ve seen devastating floods, ravaging wildfires, civil unrest, and a massive pandemic affecting people across the globe.

Even though the election is over, the aftermath of election events continues to affect many people. Post-election anxiety is particularly difficult when we see polarization within the country. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated people’s feelings towards the candidate and their approach to dealing with the healthcare situation.

If you’re struggling with post-election anxiety and find that the events related to the election have been particularly overwhelming, hypnotherapy could be the solution. Let’s take a closer look.

What is Election Anxiety?

The concept of election anxiety first made news in 2016 because of psychologist Steven Stosny. The term was used to describe people who experienced so much anxiety due to the election that it was disrupting their personal lives.

After the 2016 election, a study found that people who lived in Hillary Clinton majority states experienced an additional half-day of poor mental health on average in the month after the election.

Although it isn’t formally recognized as an anxiety disorder, there’s no doubt that elections are stressful for people.

Symptoms of Election Anxiety

Symptoms of election anxiety include:

• Blaming people or entities
• Denial of results
• Avoidance behavior
• All-or-nothing mentality
• One-sided perspective

Using Hypnosis for Election Anxiety

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, anxiety symptoms caused by elections have skyrocketed in the United States during the last year. Feelings of apprehension, dread, and anxiety about the results have disrupted many people’s lives.

In addition, they have also affected physical wellbeing. Anxiety can cause physiological responses, such as increased blood pressure, faster breathing, and higher blood sugar levels. It can affect day-to-day functions, and affect cognitive ability, interfere with sleeping patterns, and prevent you from having healthy relationships.

If you or a loved one is suffering from extreme stress or anxiety because of the elections, we recommend reaching out to a hypnotherapy expert in Rochester, NY. We use subconscious mind healing techniques for treating anxiety and helping people overcome extreme fears regarding future events and circumstances surrounding the election. Click here to schedule a no-obligation virtual or in-person consultation.