3 tips on dealing with post-elections stress

Make no mistake about it. The 2022 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections is a stressful one. Although there are a handful of candidates, the nation seems to be divided into two.

Social media has become a war zone, and once again, the gloves are off.

Today, May 9, is Election Day. By the time readers get to check this article, there would probably be initial polling results, and ideally, a picture of who’s most likely to win.

Tomorrow, there will be proverbial bodies on the ground. As the dust settles and politicians realign their interests with whoever’s in a position of power, families and friendships would have already been sacrificed.

Not all hope is lost, however, as democracy sows what it reaps. Whether in jubilation or in suffering, life continues, and the Filipino people must be united in ensuring each day—until the next national elections—is a day worth living for everyone.

Here are some suggestions on how to deal with post-elections stress: