Election Day is quickly approaching, and understandably, tensions seem to be growing higher as the date gets closer.

Now is an extremely stressful time for many. The implications of the election are huge, no matter your value set, and no matter for whom you plan to vote, Nzinga A. Harrison, co-founder and chief medical officer of Eleanor Health , told HuffPost.

This is especially true for communities who have been marginalized by policies enacted by the current administration. Given the potential impact of the election result, its unsurprising that emotions are heightened including feelings of anxiousness and worry.

But election-related anxiety doesnt always manifest in ways you might expect. HuffPost spoke with professionals about the sneaky signs it may be impacting you, and how to keep it in check.

1. Compulsively checking the news

In recent months, maybe youve found yourself constantly refreshing your Twitter feed, or losing hours perusing Google News. Some experts say this is a good indication that youre experiencing some anxiety.

News stories trigger our instinctive need to know, even when the information has no practical value, said Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center , adding that seeking out new information is a way to try to control the environment and make it less scary.

Harrison noted that when it comes to reading or watching the news, moderation is key. Limiting the amount of time you spend consuming the news (and limiting the number of sources you read) can curb worry surrounding the election. Setting your phone to do not disturb mode during designated hours can also help you break the cycle.

2. Being drawn to articles that trigger negative emotions

Unfortunately, the way algorithms work on some popular social media platforms, the negative content gets filtered to the top, said Nina Vasan, chief medical officer of the personalized therapy platform Real and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine.

This can easily lead to doomscrolling, a term coined to describe the tendency to seek out disheartening or traumatizing media. If you find yourself doing this, its probably a sign that your anxiety is heightened. But, as Rutledge explained, Allowing our emotions to be continually triggered is exhausting, and leads to lack of self-control.

So, how can you feel a little more empowered and less burnt out? Vasan explained that choosing a few ways to participate in politics can help you to feel a little more in control of your environment. This can look like registering people to vote, sending a letter to one of your representatives or volunteering with local organizations.

Its helpful to feel engaged in the world, and [feel] that youre fulfilling your civic responsibility, Vasan said.