No matter how you hope the presidential election shakes out, it’s very likely that election night and the days (and perhaps even weeks) that follow may be tense in a way that impacts mental health—which is in line with the anxiety-spiking effects of whole election season. And given that this high-tension race is taking place as COVID-19 cases reach an all-time high in the U.S., it’s to be expected that many will experience the history-making, terrifying roller-coaster in quarantine, alone on election night.

Election anxiety: While it’s not an official diagnosis, many know it’s plenty real and have felt the effects, especially this year. Mental health professionals agree, saying they’ve seen a significant increase in typical anxiety symptoms (difficulty controlling your worry, restlessness and irritability, problems concentrating or sleeping, and even changes in appetite) tied specifically to the upcoming election.