Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Say 2020 Leaving Them Despondent

Nearly eight in 10 Americans believe that 2020 has created an identity crisis for the country with nearly seven in 10 saying the year has left them feeling defeated, a nationwide poll finds.

The OnePoll survey of 2,000 Americans said 77% of Americans agreed with the statement that the past year has caused an “existential crisis” for the country, studyfinds.org reported.

Sixty-eight percent of those questioned say they are ending the year despondent with 65% having experienced a personal crisis.

The most common reason for the low ebb is the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which was tagged by 63% of respondents, with the related issue of not being able to engage in activities engaged in before the declaration of health emergencies and subsequent restrictions next at 45%.

Tied with the prohibition of activities by COVID-19 at 45% was the presidential election. Thirty-five percent bemoaned the misinformation surrounding the coronavirus while another 30% lamented the 24/7 news cycle.

The survey commissioned by blender company Vejo also found that half of all respondents felt too overwhelmed to take proper care of their health and 56% have struggled to now more than ever to find a wellness routine that is effective.

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