Posted on 11/04/2018 1:00:34 PM PST by Kaslin
A recently released YouGov poll has found that due to political anxieties, Democrats are more likely to "eat their feelings" and drink more than their Republican counterparts. However, these same people were also more likely to exercise to reduce stress associated with politics as well.
According to a poll commissioned by the Daily Burn and conducted by YouGov, "Democrats are 50% more likely than Republicans to say theyre eating their feelings as a result of the current political climate." But they were also 40% more likely to exercise.
Likewise, the report shows that "political pain points have been driving Dems to drink more, at a 2-to-1 ratio over their counterparts in the GOP."
The same poll also found that Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike have admitted that events in the news have caused them to use more social media and binge-watch TV on platforms such as Netflix since 2016. However, even here Democrats were more likely to use social media at 59% Democrats and 52% Republicans admitting to increased usage. The numbers were similar for binge-watching TV at 57% and 50%.
Of those who have increased their exercise due to political pressures, many "have incorporated cardio, such as running, spinning/cycling, rowing, or ellipticals into their exercise regime."
Exercise is critical in helping people deal with outside stress, whether its from work, personal life, or politics, Tricia Han, CEO of Daily Burn released in a statement. We wanted to get a sense for how these stressors are affecting exercise and other behavioral habits across party lines. While its surprising to see that across both aisles lower intensity exercises were more likely, no matter what the exercise is HIIT, yoga, biking, etc. pumping those endorphins is always a good idea.
This survey was conducted online from Oct. 18-22 among 2,485 respondents age 18 and up, according to the Daily Burn's press release.
Obviously referring to Alec Baldwin.
“Eating their feelings?” Never heard of it. Is this some kind of Northeasterner expression like “getting jammed up?” Sometimes the media is an alien culture to those of us in Flyover Country.
When Obama got elected, I never listened to him talk. I knew it was all going to be bullsh!t. So I tried to understand and oppose his agenda through analysts and trusted sources. That kept my stress level down and kept me focused.
Recoil therapy is one of my stress relievers.
Blaming Trump for her wrecked emotional distress.
"Oh, man, maybe if she gets tanked enough, I can get some of that grandma action that I've been missing ..."
Alcohol supposedly kills brain cells, and they have fewer brain cells to begin with. That’s why they became Democrats.
Mine, too...
Production of cakes, ice cream, cheesecake, booze, soft drinks, sugary fruit drinks, candy and salty snacks needs to be increased! And hurry to cut those prices!
Fat power!
;-)
I tune it out.
Dont watch fake news; it will lift your spirits and youll be much happier.
Negativity isnt good for any of us. There is life above and beyond politics.
(Where's Boo Hoo Girl for those poor Mobocrats?)
There exists not ONE liberal who is stuffing his feelings these days, may I say.
Yeah exactly.
Dennis Prager notes that it is hard to draw a distinction between unhappiness and ingratitude. It would seem to follow that if to be a liberal is to be ungrateful, to be a liberal is, hence, to be unhappy.
I can’t believe I threw up in front of Dean Wormer...
I can’t believe you threw up ON Dean Wormer...
Most liberals have long term mental issues. Trump just gives them someone to blame them on.
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