Anxiety About The American Elections

I'm feeling very anxious about the upcoming U.S. elections on November 5.

I'm hoping for the best but bracing for the worst.

I dread a Trump victory. But if he does win, we have to defend all those vulnerable minority groups that Trump will target for abuse. We'll have to defend those democratic norms and checks and balances that Trump will try to eliminate. And we'll have to help those who are poor and the working class that Trump will betray.

I want Kamala Harris to win. But I realize that she is not a perfect candidate. A perfect candidate does not exist. I'll support her when I agree with her. I'll oppose her when I disagree with her. We should always be that way with our leaders, even with the leaders we support.

"Your guide to coping with election anxiety. Nervous about the election? Try these tips to stay calm." by Allie Volpe for Vox
https://www.vox.com/even-better/379814/election-anxiety-stress-coping-s…

"Mental health experts offer tips for anxiety before and after the election" by Wendy Wright for Spectrum News 1
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2024/10/31/mental-hea…-