Regardless of where you fall politically, reactions to political events can provoke strong emotional responses. Following the 2024 presidential election, stories emerged about distraught individuals across the nation, fearful of what a second Trump presidency might bring. Their concerns were understandable. Donald Trump presented a vastly different vision for America than his predecessor, Joe Biden, and his ultimate presidential opponent, Kamala Harris.
Conversely, there were also those who celebrated Trump’s victory. They saw it as an opportunity for him to finish what he started in his first term and further a conservative agenda. Some even felt vindicated, never believing he had truly lost the 2020 election to Biden.
This episode isn’t about politics. Rather, it’s about how the political landscape and recent events highlight an important issue: we are inundated with emotional triggers, and unless we learn to manage them, they will continue to dominate our mental and physical well-being.
Read the companion article here Internet Anger and Your Shrinking Brain: Why You Need to Change
