Experts say Americans with varying political views may be overcome with emotion in the wake of the election results, from pride and optimism to disappointment, frustration and even fear.
"Feelings of, 'How did this happen?' are likely widespread and would have been whichever way the vote had gone. For many, these strong emotions reflect the heightened stakes of what has been called one of the most important elections in U.S. history, as people contemplate what the results mean for their values, communities and hopes for the future," Chaitali Sinha, psychologist and chief clinical research and development officer at mental health app Wysa, told CBS News.
If you're someone looking to better cope with heightened emotions around the election, here are some tips according to experts.
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