ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Election season can be stressful for many Americans.

According to a recent poll conducted by The Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center for Public Affairs Research, about seven in 10 Americans say they are feeling anxious or frustrated about the 2024 presidential campaign.

That anxiety is most likely not going to end next week when the election is over.

With some tense moments during this campaign, some voters say they’re feeling anxious and stressed in these days leading up to the election.

But how will they feel if their presidential candidate loses?

“It's going to cause a lot of anxiety,” said Kristin Cummings.

“We're done," said Linda Muhs. "Just saying. We are done. As a country, we are done."

“I'll be OK with it," said Sharon Kruger. "And I hope that the person that does win does a good job for our country and takes care of Americans, instead of their party."

Mental health experts are offering advice to people who’ve been worried about the election.

“I think people are really stressed about the outcome, obviously," said licensed clinical social worker Kathryn DeVinney, who is the assistant director of Health and Counseling at Nazareth University. "And not just the outcome, but the fact that we probably won't know the outcome for a little bit. They're feeling anxiety about who they can talk to about who they're voting for, politics, there's also some real fatigue. Like, I'm done with this. I'm ready for this to be over.”

But when it is over, the way polls look now, essentially half of voters will be pleased with the outcome and the other half, not so much.

“We have to live and coexist amongst people who might have voted the other way,” said DeVinney.

DeVinney says it’s OK to surround yourself with those who bring you joy, to take a break from social media and to take care of yourself.

“Taking breaks [is important]. [So is] being mindful [and] doing things to bring you happiness. Increase your positive emotions while decreasing your negative emotions and trying to remember to not use too many of those negative coping strategies that we like to use. Having a drink, doing something that, is maybe not going to help you in the long run," DeVinny said.

And if your candidate comes out on top?

“Remembering that respect, remembering that people feel like they have lost whether or not we agree, with the other side, those feelings are real, right?" DeVinney said. "That feeling of loss, that feeling of trauma, that feeling that something's been taken away from you. That feeling is real, whether we agree with it or not. So being respectful."

Some voters are prepared to accept the results of the election no matter who wins the presidential race.

“I'm just going to think that the majority rules and I guess that's who the majority wanted," said Ellyn Prietz. "And I have to be accepting of that."

“So, yeah, like, whoever wins, wins,” said John Hastings.

“There's a lot more to living this life other than if this person wins and this person wins,” said Rodney Wilkinson.

“That’s the way it goes, I mean, if it doesn't go my way, that's OK. I mean, I'm not going to cry about it,” smiled Michael Wicker.

Devinney says it is normal to be disappointed and to take some time to yourself and process the election results.

However, she says if you are feeling down and remain anxious you should seek professional help.