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U.S. Polls 2024: Americans practicing yoga to cope with election anxiety | N18G

As Election Day approaches, Americans are feeling significant stress over the divergent candidates and potential outcomes. Many voters are anxious about unrest that could follow the election results, fearing a deeper political divide. Various coping mechanisms are being employed, including religion, exercise, and disconnecting from media. Carley Kunkler, a fitness instructor, emphasizes the importance of spending time with loved ones and avoiding excessive screen time. Concerns are heightened by memories of the unrest after Trump’s 2020 defeat, with a recent poll revealing that a substantial portion of voters worry about potential violence from extremists unhappy with the results. Some individuals are actively working to support their candidates as a way to manage their anxiety. The sentiment across the political spectrum reflects a universal desire for resolution, with many simply wanting the election turmoil to end and expressing fears about what might happen next.

first published: Nov 4, 2024 09:30 pm