Here’s some tips to manage anxiety around political news and the upcoming #election, starting with #1: Resist the “tribalism trap”. Remember that when you’re terrified of the other side, your primitive instincts take over, leaving your critical thinking skills behind.
“Exercise some skepticism, especially when a message encourages fear.”
https://theconversation.com/dealing-with-election-anxiety-a-psychiatrist-explains-how-to-channel-your-fears-and-break-out-of-tribal-thinking-235623
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Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking
The human tendency to form group affiliations and vilify outsiders can help ramp up your anxiety during a contentious election cycle. But you can push back on those fears.The Conversation
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