Christina Applegate’s fiery response to Trump supporters and where we go from here
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Christina Applegate’s fiery response to Trump supporters and where we go from here

Christina Applegate is angry at the results of the presidential election declares 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. Yes that. Unfollow me because what you did is unreal,” the actress wrote on X.

Applegate is not alone. She was arguing with Trump supporters in the comments, as well Cardi Bwho expressed his displeasure with the presidential election in a since-deleted Instagram video. On social media sites, many people echoed similar sentiments with posts of “unsubscribe me” or “unsubscribe if you voted for…” flooding Facebook and X. Other trending tweets teased celebrities who supported Vice President Kamala Harris‘ bid at the White House and urged them to leave the country.

But is more mockery and division the answer?

If you are looking for ways to clear – or don’t rejoice too hard – this is where you should direct your energy.

Understand what a “normal” answer to the choice looks like

First, remember to give yourself a break. It’s OK to feel anxious, says Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line.

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

Christina Applegate is mad about the results of the presidential election declaring that Donald Trump will once again sit in the Oval Office. Crazy in a big way "M."Christina Applegate is mad about the results of the presidential election declaring that Donald Trump will once again sit in the Oval Office. Crazy in a big way "M."

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

Take a break from social media

The fastest way to calm down? Try a novelty and social media detox. “People get into a doomscrolling pattern where they consistently read the negative news cycles,” Turner explains.

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

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

For more tips: 6 Signs You Need to Unplug

Be responsive if you are happy with the results

Everyone is happy when their candidate wins. But in a highly polarized election, you’re likely to have people in your orbit with whom you disagree. Maybe even yours husband.

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

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Lean into some healthy distractions

Find time to unwind with yours favorite program or music playlistwhether you rock or mope in melancholy. But pay attention to warning signs you may need more help than distractions.

“When people feel like they can’t do their daily activities, they don’t work, they don’t sleep, that’s really when support needed,” says Turner. “When changes in appetite, relationship, work, functioning and productivity, each of these changes can justify the need to reach out for support, either from the Crisis Text Line or from friends or family members. Even for those who feel they have it under control, it’s never too early to seek support.”

Remember: You will never be able to truly remove 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,” Raquel Martinlicensed clinical psychologist, previously told USA TODAY. “You can operate with a healthy level of fear.”

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This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Trump won, Kamala Harris lost: How to cope with the choice