US polls 2024: Americans practice yoga to cope with election anxiety | N18G

As Election Day approaches, Americans are feeling significant stress over competing candidates and potential outcomes. Many voters worry about unrest that could follow the election results, fearing deeper political division. Various coping mechanisms are used, including religion, exercise, and disconnecting from media. Fitness instructor Carley Kunkler stresses the importance of spending time with loved ones and avoiding too much screen time. Concerns are heightened by memories of the unrest following Trump’s 2020 defeat, with a recent poll finding that a significant portion of voters worry about possible violence from extremists unhappy with the results. Some people actively work to support their candidates to manage their anxiety. The sentiment across the political spectrum reflects a universal desire for resolution, with many simply wanting the election unrest to end and expressing fears about what might happen next.