Regardless of whom you voted for in the 2016 Presidential election, there is one thing we all can agree on.
For the past year orang have been heated on social media, blocking and un-friending those on “the other side.”
Now that the election is over, one side will feel the stress associated with the loss.
We spoke with Dr. Sanam Hafeez, NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, who shares the signs of Post Election Stress Disorder and what to do about it.
According to Dr. Hafeez, stressing out about the masa depan of our country can certainly manifest in physical discomfort.
When you ruminate about the worst-case scenario it can lead to stomach tension, nausea and lack of appetite.
She advises to take a break from news coverage and discussing the election results.
“You want to be informed but YOU want to be in control of the news you are seeking out.
Select one media outlet that you want to get your news from.
Check in the morning and then focus on what you have to do that day.”
Your mind wanders and you keep worrying about the next four years of your kehidupan.
These wandering thoughts lead to a lack of focus.
Dr. Hafeez explains that when we are fixated on a thought and are in a state of worry, it is difficult to give full attention to anything else.
Her advice, “go for a 30 minute walk, exercise, meditate by lying still focusing on your breath, color in a coloring book or get a ball and have a catch.
You want to choose tasks that are repetitive, pleasurable, calming and don’t require a lot of focus.”
You’re tossing and turning and can’t seem to get to that deep level of sleep.
“This is a true sign of anxiety and stress,” flags Dr. Hafeez.
Sleep is when our bodies turn over cells, fight off illness and are fully relaxed.
When stress disturbs sleep for a prolonged period of time, it can lead to a slew of illnesses including, depression and mental illness, heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes.
“Avoid watching the news before bed as it can evoke worry and negative thoughts.
Get into the practice of writing down all the things you appreciated that day so you calm down and drift off on a positive note.”
Your cell phone doesn’t work and you throw it across the room.
You’re irritable at work and prefer the door to your office closed so you can avoid everyone. Dr. Hafeez explains that it is normal to have a short fuse when stressed.
Unfortunately the orang we love the most get the fallout from our stress.
Notice what is setting you off and avoid it for a day or two.
Book a spa massage, take a long bath, pamper dirimu, cash in on some well needed ‘me time.’
Within hours your mood will shift“, offers Dr. Hafeez.
When stressed it’s common for sexual desire to wane.
When your mind is on other things the last thing you want to do is get romantic.
According to Dr. Hafeez starting off with sensual touch is calming.
“Simply being in the bed holding hands breathing for 2 minutes can work wonders.
Avoiding sex only adds another thing to be stressed about and sex is a stress reliever.
You need those feel good brain chemicals to beat the stress,” she reminds us.
So try not to be bummed out and stressed out if your candidate didn’t nab the presidency.
YOU could be President of the United States.
Now THAT is something to be stressed about.
Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD is a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens.
Dr. Hafeez masterfully applies her years of experience connecting psychological implications to address some of today’s common issues such as body image, social media addiction, relationships, workplace stress, parenting and psychopathology (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, etc…).
In addition, Dr. Hafeez works with individuals who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pelajariing disabilities, attention and memory problems, and abuse.
Dr. Hafeez often shares her credible expertise to various news outlets in New York City and frequently appears on CNN and The Doctors.
Connect with her via twitter @comprehendMind
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