These emotions are completely understandable. We spoke to Emma Kenny, psychologist and founder of the health and wellbeing website, Make Your Switch, and she explained the psychological reasons why a strong emotional reaction will have been experienced by many – and might have caught some off guard.

"Whether you are shocked or excited by the result, for lots of us there will be an understandable feeling of tension and concern," says Emma. "Change is something that, by its very nature, has a hint of the unknown. We humans like to be in control of our personal worlds, and right now that may feel challenged."

If you're struggling to cope with the Brexit blues, Emma suggests these actions might help.

Take a step back

"If you spent any time on Twitter or Facebook this morning, chances are you will believe you are witnessing the beginning of the apocalypse. Take a step back and remind yourself that while uncertainty is scary, the world isn't going to end. Instead of focusing energy into a situation that you don't have control over, explore ways you can influence change and concentrate on these."

Accept that you are feeling a sense of loss

"Grief is a process that involves shock, denial and disbelief along with anger, and it’s totally normal to experience these feelings. Recognising that you need to move through these challenging emotions can be helpful."

Re-route your mind

"If you are feeling particularly anxious then try a distraction or mindfulness technique. Simply picking up a pencil and thinking about how it feels in your hand, how many uses it has and using it to doodle on a piece of paper can help you focus on something calming, thus lowering stress in the moment."

Suffering from Brexit anxiety? This 10-point action plan might help