"We're just sort of out walking around and trying to have a pleasant day and not think about it too much. I think we'll be glued to our TVs tonight to find out how the rest of our lives are gonna go." Mark Aurigemma reflects the internal conflict many feel on election day – striving for normalcy while being unable to evade the looming impact of the results.
"More than 7 in 10 adults (77%) report that the future of the U.S. is a significant source of stress in their lives, according to a recent report from the American Psychological Assn. Nearly 70% of study respondents said they were stressed about this year's election." This statistic underscores the heightened anxiety levels among Americans regarding the electoral process.
"The anxiety has nothing to do with the election and external factors. It has everything to do with the individual," said Richard Cytowic. This statement emphasizes the importance of personal resilience in managing stress related to external events.
"Most people look at it like, 'How can I manage this cacophony coming at me?' Whereas I'm saying forget that you can manage it; you can step back from it and detach yourself from it." Cytowic suggests that individuals can find relief by reframing their approach to incoming stressors.
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