In order to soothe Election Day anxiety, it's best to take a step back from social media altogether, says New York City-based psychotherapist Kathryn Smerling . Even if you end up talking about the election, you're less likely to spiral about it around others, in a public space. Go to the movie theaterA no-phone zone like a movie theater can be the perfect place to spend Election Day. Go with a friend and you two can discuss what you saw, as opposed to the election, afterwards. "This can get you out of the house and out of your ability to look every five minutes at the television or at your phone," Smerling says.

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Persons: you've, Smerling, Kathryn Smerling, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Vanessa Kennedy, do's you've, Kennedy Organizations: U.S, American Psychological Association Locations: New York City, Austin , Texas