Now that the election is over, you can see on social media platforms that people have different reactions about the election. Some of them are disappointed, discouraged, saddened, upset and some of them are happy, overwhelmed by the result of this election in 2022. Also, the supporters from different candidates from kakampink are expressing their gratitude for their candidate Leni Robredo.

Some supporters of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., mocking or trash talking the supporters of Leni Robredo. They called it “online bardagulan” on social media. Maybe this election is not healthy for anyone, some of them are emotional or regretful to the results of this election. 

After the national and local elections held last May 9,2022, there are more than a million tweets between the top 2 rival candidates of Leni Robredo & Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. There are several numerous twitter posts for their supporting candidates which includes #LeniLiwanagSaDilim, #LetLeniLead, #Kakampink, #LetLeniLeave and #BBMSaraUNITEAM.

There are some who shared their opinion about election:

In line with how the people responded (grief and anger), here are some details in understanding the aftermath emotions from the election season.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross created the five stages of mourning paradigm, which became renowned after her book On Death and Dying was published in 1969. Kübler-Ross created her model to explain persons who are approaching death due to a terminal disease. However, it was quickly adopted as a generic way of thinking about mourning.

The five stages — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance – are sometimes spoken as though they occur in chronological order, with one stage leading to the next.

Denial

The first step of this theory, permits us to cope with the enormous agony of loss. We are attempting to cope with emotional grief while processing the reality of our loss. It is difficult to realize we've lost someone significant in our lives, especially when we just spoke with them the week before or even the day before.

Anger

The second stage in this theory. It is typical to feel angry after losing a loved one. We are attempting to adjust to a new reality, and we're probably in a lot of pain emotionally. Because there is so much to comprehend, rage may appear to provide an emotional outlet.

Bargaining 

It can be difficult to realize that there is nothing we can do to change things when we are in agony. Bargaining occurs when we begin to form agreements with ourselves, or, if you're religious, with God. We want to believe that acting in certain ways would make us feel better.

Depression 

The fourth step in this theory. When we think about grief, we frequently associate it with sadness and desire. This pain can be excruciating and manifest itself in waves over months or years. Life can feel as if it has lost all significance, which can be frightening.

Acceptance 

The theory's fifth stage. Grief comes in waves, and it may seem as if nothing will ever be the same. However, most people gradually find that the pain subsides and that it is able to accept what has occurred. We may never 'get over' the loss of a loved one, but we may learn to live anew while keeping the memories of people we've lost close to our hearts.

Whatever stage you might be in right now, remember that your emotions are valid. Let it out but be cautious how to handle it.