According to Neuroscience Expert, Dr. Patrick Porter, managing this stress is imperative, especially in the age of COVID-19.
A New Era of Political PTSD.
No matter which side of the political spectrum you fall on, there is one thing on which we can all agree: amid this election and the ongoing pandemic, stress and anxiety levels are at an all-time high.
According to a recent survey, more than 2/3 of U.S. adults said the presidential contest on Nov. 3 is causing major stress in their lives.
According to Neuroscience Expert, Dr. Patrick Porter, managing this stress is imperative, especially in the age of COVID-19.
“Your emotional wellbeing plays a major role in your ability to maintain good physical health. Stress takes a toll on your mind as well as your body…”
…says Dr. Porter who has devoted his career to researching the brain, mental wellness, and cognitive functioning. According to Dr. Porter, emotional stress can trigger a host of health problems. The physical response involves your immune system, your heart and blood vessels, and how certain glands in your body secrete hormones.
“The past nine months have been an emotional rollercoaster. We are all grappling with uncertainty and change and people desperately need positive strategies to cope. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to deactivate the body’s stress response…”
But how can you relax when there is so much uncertainty? According to Dr. Porter, it is important to focus your energy on what you can control. Eat well, stay active, and get the right amount of sleep. (When the quality or quantity of our sleep is poor, we are less focused, less resilient, and we have fewer internal resources for managing stress and anxiety.) Dr. Porter also recommends carving out time for self-care. He is an advocate of restorative activities like meditating, braintapping, reading, and listening to music. A little mindfulness can go a long way and managing mental health will help us all get through this challenging moment in history.
“The past nine months have been an emotional rollercoaster. We are all grappling with uncertainty and change and people desperately need positive strategies to cope. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to deactivate the body’s stress response.“
– Dr. Patrick Porter
In An Interview/Article, Dr. Porter Can Share:
- How to Train Your Brain to Tame Political PTSD
- 5 Ways You Can Counteract Stress & Support Your Brain Health
- How to Cope With Election Results’ Anxiety & St
ress. - What Stress & Anxiety Does to Your Brain and Your Health
- Try-at-Home Mental Wellness Tips for People of all Ages
- The Emotional Toll of 2020
- 7 Ways to Stay Productive When You’re Stressed
- How to Reframe Anxiety & Channel It Into Motivation & Productivity
Dr. Porter is sharing tips and actionable advice people can use to tame political PTSD, reduce anxiety, and improve mental and physical wellness.
ABOUT THE NEUROSCIENTIST & INVENTOR
Dr. Patrick Porter
Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and speaker. He is the creator of BrainTap®, a company that produces digital tools for health and wellness. BrainTap’s mind development apps and accessories use Creative Visualization and Relaxation to help people overcome stress and insomnia, lose weight, stop smoking, manage pain, accelerate learning, and much more. BrainTap has produced over 800 custom sessions and has sold more than 3-million books and recordings worldwide. With stress-related health and lifestyle issues at an all-time high, BrainTap has emerged as a leader in the digital health and wellness field.