So, Are You Also Stuck in Election Anxiety?

Here’s Why It’s Normal

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As election day looms, you might feel an overwhelming sense of uncertainty — not just about the political outcome, but about your own life decisions.

Whether you’re holding off on buying a house, delaying car shopping, or pausing on planning that dream wedding, you’re not alone.

This feeling of being “stuck” is a classic symptom of election anxiety, and it’s more common than you might think.

What Is Election Anxiety?

Election anxiety is the sense of hesitation or nervousness that people feel about making big decisions during an election cycle. It’s the tension that builds as we watch debates, follow polls, and wait to see which policies might shape our economic future. This anxiety isn’t just psychological — it has real consequences for consumer behaviour. Data shows that in the weeks leading up to elections, people delay major purchases like homes, cars, and investments.

But here’s the important part: this behaviour is normal and predictable. Economists and psychologists have long observed that uncertainty about political outcomes leads to what some call an “election shopping slump.” The good news? Once the results are in, people tend to get back to business.

The root cause of…