Self-Care in the Midst of Political Unrest (and Why Therapy Is Never Neutral)

It can be hard to relax when the world feels loud, volatile, and uncertain. Political unrest doesn’t just live on the news or in our phones, it shows up in our bodies. Tight chest, shorter tempers, diassociation, and exhaustion that no amount of sleep helps. Many people say that they feel guilty for needing rest when so much feels at stake, or ashamed for being overwhelmed when others have it worse. The truth is, your nervous system doesn’t care about politics. It cares about safety. And right now, a lot of people don’t feel safe.