Political Fatigue Is Real: How Chronic Stress from Today's Divisive Climate Impacts Your Mental Health

In today’s polarized world, political stress is more than ideological frustration—it’s a chronic mental health issue. Discover neuroscience-backed insights and somatic strategies from Embodied Wellness and Recovery to help regulate your nervous system and find peace amid political chaos.

Why Is Politics Making You So Anxious?

Do you feel emotionally drained after scrolling through the news? Are you overwhelmed by endless headlines, divisive debates, or misinformation-laden posts? You’re not imagining things. The current political climate is not just stressful; it's dysregulating your nervous system.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we see firsthand how political stress is emerging as a chronic mental health issue. According to a 2025 survey by a primary U.S. mental health provider, 75% of clients reported that the political environment negatively impacts their mental health, with over half avoiding political conversations entirely.

In a world where news feels urgent, identity-driven, and often polarizing, many are left with persistent anxiety, social withdrawal, irritability, and even symptoms of depression or trauma. But what's really going on in the brain and bod, and what can you do about it?

The Neuroscience of Political Stress

Neuroscience shows that chronic stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, priming your body for "fight or flight." In small doses, this is adaptive. But over time, unrelenting exposure to stressors like political conflict, doomscrolling, or fear of civil unrest floods the brain with cortisol and adrenaline.

This can lead to:

     — Insomnia or disrupted sleep

     — Heightened anxiety or panic attacks

     — Obsessive thoughts about societal collapse or personal safety

     — Emotional numbness, apathy, or disconnection

     — Exhaustion from ongoing vigilance (a trauma-related symptom)

Polarization and identity-based threats also light up the amygdala, the brain's fear center. When political rhetoric feels like an attack on your values or your safety, your nervous system responds as if you're in real physical danger.

Media Fatigue and the Cost of Constant Exposure

Social media algorithms reward outrage. News cycles prioritize sensationalism. Misinformation spreads faster than facts. The result? Chronic exposure to emotionally charged or misleading political content contributes to what researchers now refer to as "media fatigue."

This specific type of mental exhaustion is marked by:

     — Cognitive overload

     — Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness

     — Avoidance of important issues due to burnout

     — Irritability, cynicism, or fatalism

If you’ve found yourself saying, “I just can’t handle any more news,” or disengaging from social connections due to political tension, these are not just personality quirks. They are real physiological and psychological responses to sustained stress.

Why Avoidance Doesn’t Help Long-Term

It might seem easier to shut down. Many people avoid political discussion entirely to protect their peace. But suppression doesn’t regulate the nervous system; it traps the stress in the body.

Unprocessed stress can manifest in:

     — Somatic symptoms (headaches, muscle tension, gastrointestinal issues)

     — Addictive behaviors (doomscrolling, emotional eating, substance use)

     — Relationship strain due to irritability or emotional reactivity

To truly reduce the toll of political stress, we must learn to regulate, not repress.

Somatic and Trauma-Informed Strategies to Cope

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we integrate neuroscience, trauma therapy, and somatic practices to help individuals cope with stressors, such as the current political landscape. Here are evidence-based strategies that can help:

1. Orienting + Grounding

When overwhelmed by news or social media, pause. Turn away from your screen and name five things you see, four you can touch, three you hear, two you smell, and one you taste. This resets the nervous system and returns you to the present moment.

2. Set Media Boundaries

Use intentional time blocks for consuming political content. Consider a media diet: limit scrolling to 15-minute windows, avoid news before bed, and mute accounts that stoke outrage.

3. Reclaim Agency Through Movement

Gentle somatic exercises, like shaking, dancing, stretching, or walking, help discharge pent-up nervous energy. Movement signals to your body that it’s safe to come out of fight-or-flight mode.

4. Connect in Safe, Supportive Spaces

Seek community with those who share your values but can also model regulation. Healthy dialogue and co-regulation through safe relationships help restore your nervous system and sense of belonging.

5. EMDR Therapy for Chronic Political Trauma

If political trauma has roots in historical, racial, or personal identity-based experiences, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can help desensitize the nervous system and integrate traumatic memories.

Hope and Action: You’re Wired for Resilience

Despite the noise, your brain is plastic; it can change. Your body wants to return to regulation. You were not designed to digest the entire world’s suffering alone. By reconnecting with your body, protecting your attention, and surrounding yourself with safe people, you can navigate political stress without losing yourself to despair.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we specialize in helping people navigate complex, chronic stress with compassion, intelligence, and a body-based approach. Whether your distress stems from the news cycle, political violence, identity-based marginalization, or social disconnection, we are here to support you.

Conscious Engagement

Politics may not be changing anytime soon, but your relationship to it can. Rather than hypervigilance or shutdown, there is a third path: conscious engagement rooted in nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and somatic integrity.

Because peace isn’t passive; it's a practice.

About Embodied Wellness and Recovery

Embodied Wellness and Recovery is a trauma-informed psychotherapy and somatic healing practice specializing in mental health, relationships, sexuality, intimacy, and nervous system regulation. With offices in Los Angeles and Nashville, we integrate cutting-edge neuroscience with compassionate care to support your journey.

Contact us today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation and begin your journey toward embodied freedom, clarity, and confidence.

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References

American Psychological Association. (2020). Stress in America 2020: A National Mental Health Crisis. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2020/report

Miller, G. E., Chen, E., & Parker, K. J. (2011). Psychological stress in childhood and susceptibility to the chronic diseases of aging: Moving toward a model of behavioral and biological mechanisms. Psychological Bulletin, 137(6), 959.

Tikkinen-Piri, C., Rohunen, A., & Markkula, J. (2018). EU General Data Protection Regulation: Changes and implications for personal data collecting companies. Computer Law & Security Review, 34(1), 134-153.

When Anxiety Wears the Mask of Anger: The Neuroscience Behind Irritability and Emotional Overwhelm

 Discover why anxiety often manifests as irritability or anger. Learn the neuroscience behind emotional dysregulation and how trauma-informed therapy can support emotional resilience. Explore expert insight from Embodied Wellness and Recovery.

Have you ever snapped at someone you care about, only to later realize your anger had nothing to do with them? Do you find yourself quick to react, simmering beneath the surface, wondering why everything feels so overwhelming? If you’re struggling with irritability, mood swings, or unexplained bursts of anger, it might surprise you to learn that what you’re experiencing isn’t just frustration; it could be anxiety in disguise.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we frequently hear from clients who feel ashamed of their irritability or overwhelmed by their quick temper, not realizing these reactions are rooted in deeper emotional states like fear, stress, and nervous system dysregulation. Understanding why anxiety so often shows up as anger is a powerful first step toward greater emotional balance, self-compassion, and healthier relationships.

What Does It Mean When Anxiety Shows Up as Anger?

Anxiety is often characterized by worry, panic, or rumination, but for many people, it doesn’t look like that at all. Instead, it shows up as restlessness, tension, and irritability. Over time, unprocessed anxiety can manifest as sudden outbursts, defensiveness, or even rage.

So, what’s happening beneath the surface?

Anxiety activates the body’s threat detection system, specifically the amygdala, the brain’s alarm center. When the amygdala perceives a threat (real or imagined), it kicks off a cascade of responses via the sympathetic nervous system: increased heart rate, muscle tension, shallow breathing. If that heightened arousal doesn’t get discharged or soothed, it builds.

And when there’s no safe outlet for the fear or uncertainty, the body often converts that charge into anger.

In other words, anger becomes a protective strategy, an attempt to regain control, create distance, or defend against vulnerability.

Why Does This Happen? A Look at the Neuroscience

Neuroscience research shows that anxiety and anger are more closely linked than we once believed. Both originate from the limbic system, particularly the amygdala and hypothalamus, which mediate our stress and emotional responses (LeDoux, 2015).

When anxiety becomes chronic, the nervous system remains in a state of hypervigilance, interpreting even benign interactions as threatening. Over time, this creates what some researchers call “emotional misfiring,” reactivity to perceived threats that aren’t actually dangerous (Porges, 2011).

This misfiring means that someone who lives with anxiety might:

     — Perceive neutral facial expressions as hostile
     — Feel easily annoyed by sounds, interruptions, or clutter
     — React to constructive feedback as personal criticism

All of this is undergirded by a nervous system on high alert, constantly scanning for danger and reacting with anger when it finds what it believes is a threat.

The Role of Childhood Trauma and Attachment

For many people, especially those with histories of childhood trauma or insecure attachment, the link between anxiety and anger is even more deeply wired.

Children who grew up in unpredictable, emotionally unsafe environments may have learned to express their needs or fears through defensive aggression, because anger often received more attention than sadness or fear. In adulthood, this survival strategy can persist long after the original threat is gone.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we often see this dynamic in individuals who say:

     — “I don't know why I get so angry. It's like something just takes over.”
     — “I’m constantly irritable, even when nothing’s wrong.”
     — “I hate how reactive I get, but I can’t seem to stop.”

This isn’t a personality flaw. It’s a trauma-informed nervous system response that can be reshaped with the right support.

Common Signs Anxiety Is Showing Up as Anger or Irritability

If you're wondering whether your anger might actually be anxiety in disguise, here are some signs to look for:

     — You feel keyed up or “on edge” most of the time
    — You overreact to small inconveniences
    — You have a hard time letting things go
    — You feel exhausted but can't relax
    — You struggle to tolerate noise, interruptions, or chaos
    — You often feel misunderstood, unappreciated, or disrespected
    — You ruminate after an argument, replaying the interaction repeatedly

These symptoms are not random. They are the body’s way of communicating unresolved fear, chronic stress, or overstimulation.

What Helps: From Reaction to Regulation

There is good news: the nervous system can learn a new pattern. The key is regulation over repression, learning how to work with your body instead of against it.

Here are some trauma-informed, neuroscience-backed strategies we use at Embodied Wellness and Recovery to help clients manage anxiety-driven anger:

1. Track and Name the Sensation

Start by recognizing what anxiety feels like in your body. Is it tightness in your chest? Clenched jaw? A buzzing in your hands? Naming the sensation increases interoceptive awareness, a proven method for enhancing emotional regulation.

“Name it to tame it,” as Dr. Dan Siegel puts it.

2. Practice Nervous System Soothing

Soothing techniques help signal safety to your body. Try:

     — Vagus nerve stimulation (humming, gargling, cold splash)
     — Rhythmic movement (rocking, swaying, walking)
    — Co-regulation with a calm person or pet
     — Grounding through the senses (notice 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, etc.)

3. Somatic Therapy and EMDR

Somatic Experiencing and EMDR allow us to resolve trauma at the level of the body, not just the mind. These approaches help discharge stuck energy from the nervous system and develop internal resources for safety and resilience.

4. Boundary and Communication Work

Anxiety often stems from unspoken needs or unacknowledged boundaries. Learning to identify and express your limits reduces the internal tension that can build into irritability or resentment.

Real Transformation Is Possible

When anger is understood not as a failing but as a form of protection, it becomes easier to meet yourself with compassion. Anxiety-driven anger is a signal, not of brokenness, but of a nervous system working overtime to protect you.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we specialize in helping individuals regulate anxiety, heal trauma, and build meaningful connections through a nervous system-informed, relational approach. Our team of experts supports clients in discovering how early experiences shape current behaviors and provides tools to create new patterns of response.

Healing with Safe, Attuned Connection

If you recognize yourself in these patterns, know this: you are responding in ways that make sense based on your history, biology, and stress load. And you can learn new ways to feel, respond, and relate with less reactivity and more inner peace.

Reach out today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with a trauma-informed, somatic therapist at Embodied Wellness and Recovery and begin your journey toward emotional clarity, nervous system balance, and healthier relationships. 

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References:

LeDoux, J. E. (2015). Anxious: Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety. Viking.

Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.

Siegel, D. J. (2012). The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.

How to Regulate Your Nervous System During Political Uncertainty

Feeling overwhelmed by fear, frustration, and political uncertainty? Discover neuroscience-informed strategies to regulate anger and anxiety in today’s tense political climate with support from trauma-informed experts at Embodied Wellness and Recovery.

Finding Calm in Chaos: Strategies for Managing Anger and Anxiety in the Current Political Climate

When the World Feels Unsafe

Are you having trouble sleeping at night or concentrating during the day? Do you notice your shoulders tense every time the news comes o, or your heart racing when you scroll through social media? You're not alone. In times of political upheaval, government transitions, and economic instability, anger, anxiety, and fear are natural nervous system responses.

And yet, when these responses go unregulated, they can lead to chronic stress, strained relationships, and a sense of helplessness.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we hear it every day: "I want to stay informed, but I'm exhausted." "I feel unsafe in my own country." "I'm furious and don’t know where to put that energy."

So, how do we stay engaged without becoming dysregulated? How do we navigate political anxiety without losing our sense of peace?

Let’s explore some compassionate, neuroscience-informed strategies to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and emotionally resilient.

The Neuroscience of Political Anxiety

When we perceive a threat, even a symbolic or systemic one, like political instability, our brain activates the amygdala, which triggers the body’s fight, flight, or freeze response. This leads to:

     – Increased cortisol and adrenaline

     – Muscle tension and a racing heart

     – Tunnel vision or obsessive thinking

     – Sleep disruption and digestive issues

Over time, chronic exposure to real or perceived political stressors can cause nervous system dysregulation, making it harder to stay present, process information, and connect with others.

This is especially true for individuals with a history of trauma or marginalization, where fear isn’t just about policy, but personal safety, identity, and lived experience.

Signs You May Be Politically Dysregulated

     – Constant anger or irritability

     – Doom-scrolling or obsessively checking the news

     – Avoidance or emotional shutdown

     – Arguments with loved ones over political views

     – Panic attacks or chronic worry about the future

If you relate to any of the above, you’re not broken. You’re human.

Trauma-Informed Strategies to Regulate Anger and Anxiety

1. Limit Media Exposure Without Numbing Out

Set boundaries around when and how you consume news. Choose trusted sources, schedule check-in windows, and avoid doom-scrolling before bed.

Try this: Set a 15-minute timer for daily news intake. Follow it with 5 minutes of breathwork or grounding.

2. Anchor to the Present with Somatic Tools

When your mind races toward worst-case scenarios, bring your body back to the present.

Try this: Place both feet on the ground. Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Feel the chair beneath you. Look around the room and name 5 things you see.

These somatic cues calm the vagus nerve, shifting the body into a more regulated, parasympathetic state.

3. Express Anger Constructively

Anger is often a response to injustice, fear, or grief. Rather than suppressing it or exploding, learn to channel it through movement, creativity, or activism.

Try this: Go for a brisk walk, punch a pillow, write an uncensored journal entry, or join a local advocacy group aligned with your values.

4. Connect with Community

Isolation intensifies fear. Supportive, affirming relationships are one of the most powerful tools for nervous system regulation.

Consider: Joining a trauma-informed group therapy circle, support network, or community healing space where political concerns can be held safely.

5. Name and Validate Your Experience

Soothe your nervous system by naming what you're feeling: "This fear makes sense." "Of course I'm angry."

This activates the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s regulatory center, which soothes the amygdala’s alarm bells.

6. Reconnect with Agency

Anxiety thrives in powerlessness. Reclaim your sense of agency by identifying what is within your control:

     – How do you speak to yourself?

     – Who do you engage with?

     – How do you nourish your body?

     – Where do you direct your energy?

You’re Not Alone in This

The emotional toll of today’s political climate is real. It touches our nervous systems, our relationships, our bodies, and our sense of the future.

But healing is within reach.  With the proper support, you can move from overwhelm to clarity, from anger to empowerment, and from anxiety to grounded action.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we specialize in:

      – Somatic therapy

      – EMDR and trauma reprocessing

      – Nervous system regulation tools

      – Mind-body techniques for sustainable resilience

Whether you're dealing with political anxiety, relationship stress, or chronic dysregulation, we're here to walk with you toward healing and emotional safety. Reach out to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with our team of top-rated therapists, somatic practitioners, relationship experts, and trauma specialists to get some relief from obsessive rumination and mental spiraling today.

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References:

Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.

Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viking.

Siegel, D. J. (2010). The Mindful Therapist: A Clinician’s Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration. W. W. Norton & Company.

Living in Overdrive: The Overlooked Link Between Trauma, ADHD, and Nervous System Dysregulation

What is the link between ADHD and chronic sympathetic nervous system activation? Learn how trauma stored in the body can mimic or amplify ADHD symptoms—and how somatic therapy offers hope for regulation and healing.

What Is the Connection Between ADHD and Excess Sympathetic Nervous System Arousal from a Trauma Response Stored in the Body?

Do you often feel constantly “on,” as if your body is revving in high gear—even when you’re exhausted?

Are you easily distracted, reactive, and struggling to sit still, even in moments of supposed rest?

Does your mind race, your body tense, and your sleep disrupted—despite attempts to calm down?

If you resonate with these experiences, you may be living with sympathetic nervous system overactivation—a chronic state of fight-or-flight. For many people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), especially those with trauma histories, this nervous system dysregulation plays a central yet often overlooked role.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we specialize in treating trauma not just cognitively but somatically—understanding how the body stores trauma and how it can influence attention, emotional regulation, and relational safety. This blog will explore the neuroscience behind this phenomenon and offer compassionate, body-based solutions.

Understanding the Sympathetic Nervous System: Your Body’s Accelerator

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is part of your autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiration. When the SNS is activated, it prepares your body for survival—this is the fight-or-flight response:

     – Heart rate increases
     – Breathing becomes shallow
    – Muscles tense
     – Focus narrows on potential threats

This response is adaptive in acute danger. However,  when trauma is unresolved or chronic, the body can remain stuck in a state of sympathetic overdrive, even in the absence of present-day threats.

ADHD and Chronic Nervous System Dysregulation

ADHD is often described as a neurodevelopmental disorder involving challenges with attention, impulsivity, and executive function. But these symptoms don’t occur in a vacuum.

Emerging research reveals that many ADHD symptoms may intersect with trauma-related nervous system dysregulation—particularly sympathetic dominance. Here’s how:

     – Hyperactivity can reflect internal hyperarousal
     – Impulsivity may be a survival response (fight or flee)
    – Inattention can stem from mental exhaustion or dissociation
     – Emotional dysregulation often correlates with a nervous system stuck in high alert

In this light, what we label as ADHD may, for some, be a nervous system adaptation to early life stress, neglect, or trauma.

The Role of Stored Trauma in ADHD-like Symptoms

Trauma is not just a psychological experience—it lives in the body. According to Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, trauma reshapes both the brain and the body, altering how we respond to the world (van der Kolk, 2014).

When trauma is stored in the body, it creates chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system. Over time, this baseline of hypervigilance can resemble or exacerbate ADHD symptoms:

     – Difficulty sitting still (a body on alert)
     – Scattered attention (focus hijacked by perceived threat)
    – Interrupting or talking over others (survival-driven impulsivity)
     – Trouble sleeping (anxiety lodged in the nervous system)

It’s not that ADHD and trauma are the same, but in many cases, ADHD, like behaviors may reflect trauma responses embedded in the body’s physiology.

The Window of Tolerance: When Regulation Is Out of Reach

Trauma reduces our “window of tolerance”—the range of nervous system states within which we can function optimally. In ADHD and trauma, individuals may fluctuate between:

     – Hyperarousal (sympathetic state): anxiety, agitation, panic, anger
     – Hypoarousal (parasympathetic collapse): fatigue, freeze, disconnection

This leads to internal chaos that can look like classic ADHD but is, at its root, a nervous system attempting to protect you.

The ADHD–Trauma Overlap: Misdiagnosis and Missed Opportunities

This overlap raises essential questions:

      – What if ADHD isn’t just a brain-based disorder but also a trauma-informed adaptation?
     – Could somatic healing of the nervous system reduce or recalibrate ADHD symptoms?
      – Are we treating attention problems with stimulants when the underlying issue is unresolved trauma?

It’s crucial not to pathologize survival strategies. What may look like disorganization or distractibility might actually be your body doing its best to stay safe.

Hope and Healing Through Somatic and Trauma-Informed Therapy

The good news is that neuroplasticity—the brain and body’s ability to rewire—offers hope. At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we take a holistic approach to ADHD and trauma, integrating:

      – Somatic Experiencing: Gently releases stored trauma through body-based awareness and movement
     – Polyvagal-informed therapy: Builds nervous system regulation and expands the window of tolerance
     – EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Reprocesses traumatic memories that keep the nervous system stuck
      – Trauma-Sensitive Yoga & Breathwork: Helps the body downshift from sympathetic to parasympathetic states
    – Mindfulness and lifestyle interventions: Encourage slower pacing, grounding, and body trust

Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting with what’s always been wise within you.

Practical Tools to Soothe a Sympathetically Charged Nervous System

If you’re experiencing chronic stress, ADHD symptoms, or trauma responses, here are a few nervous system-friendly practices to begin with:

     – Walk more slowly throughout the day
    – Eat meals without distractions
     – Practice deep, diaphragmatic breathing
     – Spend time in nature daily
     – Limit digital stimulation
     – Hold a warm object (mug, heat pack) to signal safety to your body

Each small act of slowness tells your nervous system: You are safe now.

You’re Not Alone—and You’re Not “Too Much”

So many individuals, especially those with trauma histories, feel shame around their ADHD symptoms—believing they’re too scattered, too intense, and too emotional. But what if your body is simply doing its best to protect you?

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we see through the lens of compassion and neuroscience. You’re not defective. You’re a brilliant, adaptive human whose body has learned how to survive. And now—with the proper support—it can learn how to thrive.

If This Resonates…

If you’re wondering whether your ADHD symptoms might be linked to unresolved trauma or nervous system dysregulation, we invite you to reach out to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. Whether through 1:1 somatic therapy, EMDR intensives, or trauma-informed coaching, we’re here to support your healing.

You don’t have to live in overdrive. Let us help you restore balance, calm, and self-trust.

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References

Levine, P. A. (2010). In an Unspoken Voice: How the body releases trauma and restores goodness. North Atlantic Books.

Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.

Van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Penguin Books.