WHY WE'RE SO (SO, SO) STRESSED.

ELECTIONS & psychology; SUBSTANCE abuse; ANGER; ANXIETY; PUBLIC opinion; WAR; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress; INTERPERSONAL relations; ALCOHOLISM; PRACTICAL politics; JUDGMENT (Psychology)

The article explores the phenomenon of "election stress disorder" and its growing impact on personal well-being and relationships. Topics discussed include the psychological effects of heightened political anxiety, the exacerbation of stress from media and social divisions, and practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining emotional equilibrium during turbulent times.