A distressed man. [Photo/Wikihow.com]Few weeks have elapsed since we finished the general elections as we all know in every competition there must be a winner and a loser.

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In the just concluded election, many people lost and they had invested heavily in the campaigns others had taken loans being optimistic they will win the election and be able to pay back the loans.

Due to the loss after all that efforts one can be deeply stressed hence leading to some health complications which include stroke, ulcers etcHere are some five ways that can help one overcome such stress after losing what you love mostFace the lossAfter losing what you love most, for example, an election one end up being depressed and doing things that can him/her like drug abuse, oversleeping etc. To overcome this accept the loss and try to let it go, don't even think of it take it as part of life and move on by doing this you will find yourself forgetting all that happened.Let your pain outOne can let the pain out by letting the tears to flow, you should never be afraid to cry if it is something you are not used just do it if it will let the pain go. If doing certain activities will make the pain go do it provided it does not involve hurting yourself.Share your feelings with othersAs we all know a problem shared is a problem solved, once you share your feelings with others especially family members or close trusted friends they will comfort you and encourage and you will come to terms with what happened hence overcoming the painKeep no regretsBy doing so you will easily forget the pain and move on with life but when you keep regrets you will end up being depressed and getting sick.Distract yourselfBy keeping yourself busy and doing a task that requires time and dedication will help you overcome the pain easily since you will not have time to think about what happened.in conclusion losing somebody or something you love and adore is not the end of life, life has to go on with or without them/it so just overcomes and all shall be well.