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We often hear about how uncertainty can rattle financial markets, but it can cause individuals to feel uneasy too.ilkermetinkursova/Getty Images
It seems like every other day, there’s a new political issue that could have an impact on our world, from both a big picture and more personal perspective. A tangle of questions about who Canada’s next prime minister will be – and when. A spew of tax and annexation threats from Donald Trump just days before his second U.S. presidential term is set to begin. We often hear about how uncertainty can rattle financial markets, but it can cause individuals to feel uneasy too.
The Globe wants to know: Is the uncertainty in Ottawa and Washington affecting your mood? What impact is it having on your family or social dynamics? Is it changing how much news or social media you consume?
If you have questions – or tips – about dealing with political anxiety, we want to hear from you. Share your story with the Globe in the answer box below, or email Idella Sturino at isturino@globeandmail.com.
How are you feeling about the political climate?
How does the uncertainty in Ottawa and Washington make you feel? Are you avoiding political news or conversations to cope? Getting more involved in your local community instead? Do you have questions about how to deal with political anxiety? Share your story with us in the answer box below, or send an email to isturino@globeandmail.com.
