Christine Applegate is crazy about presidential election results declaring Donald Trump will once again sit in the Oval Office. Crazy with a capital “M”.

“Please unfollow me if you voted against women’s rights. Against disability rights. Yeah, unfollow me because what you did is unreal,” the actress wrote on X.

Applegate is not alone. She fought with Trump supporters in the comments, as did CardiBwho expressed his displeasure with the presidential race in a since-deleted Instagram video. On social media sites, many people expressed similar sentiments with “Unfollow me” or “Unfollow if you voted for…” messages flooding Facebook and X. Other trending tweets berated celebrities who supported Vice President Kamala Harris‘ for the White House, urging them to leave the country.

But is the response more one of derision and division?

If you are looking for ways to face – or don’t get too excited – here’s where you should direct your energy.

Understand what a “normal” response to elections looks like

First of all, don’t forget to give yourself a break. It’s okay to feel anxious, says Dr. Shairi Turner, Crisis Text Line’s chief health officer.

“Anxiety and stress can manifest in different ways in different people, but I think the key here is for people to know that if they feel anxious, it’s actually a normal response to what we know potentially be a polarizing time,” Turner says. “And the key to anxiety is really knowing yourself and knowing how to manage it and cope with it.”

The quickest way to calm down? Try a news story and social media detox. “People find themselves in a pattern of doom scrolling where they consistently read negative news cycles,” Turner says.

While social media has its benefits – such as building networks and staying connected with others – too much time spent on these platforms is linked to depression, anxiety and stress, according to an addiction specialist. Dr Shahla Modir previously told USA TODAY.

Modir says you know you’re on social media too much when you check your “notifications and messages every hour in a way that affects your commitments, your profession, or your social relationships.” The day after a electionthis may include checking every minute.

For more advice: 6 signs you need to unplug

Be sensitive if you are satisfied with the results

Everyone is delighted when their candidate wins. But in highly polarized elections, you’re likely to have people in your orbit with whom you disagree. Maybe even your spouse.

“Expect to have difficult conversations,” Turner says. “If you don’t want to, be really limited about when and where you’re going to talk about politics.”

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Lean on healthy distractions

Find time to relax with your favorite show Or music playlistwhether you’re rocking or moping in melancholy. But watch out for warning signs that indicate you might need more help than distractions.

“When people feel like they’re not able to carry out their daily activities, that they’re not functioning, that they’re not sleeping, that’s really when support is necessary,” says Turner. “When there are changes in appetite, relationships, work, function and productivity, any of these changes may warrant the need to seek help, either from Crisis Text Line , either with friends or family members. Even for those who feel like they have the situation under control, it’s never too early to ask for help. »

Remember: you can never truly undo your fear. But the absence of fear does not equal enlightenment. “There will always be fear, but it’s important to remember that fear doesn’t have to stop you,” Rachel Martinlicensed clinical psychologist, previously told USA TODAY. “You can operate with a healthy level of fear.”

Contributors: Alyssa Goldberg, Sara Moniuszko

This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Trump won, Kamala Harris lost: how to manage the election