How to Stop Yourself
From Doomscrolling.
The act of consuming too much negative
news online, aka doomscrolling,
is especially prevalent now.
COVID-19, social injustice and politics are currently
the most common doomscrolling topics. .
Dr. Jason Moser of Michigan State
University says doomscrolling can result in
“long-term anxiety” and “uncertainty.” .
The problem is, scrolling only has
short-term benefits … we never find the
answer or relief that lasts that long, Dr. Jason Moser, via Yahoo.
Dr. Erika McElroy, a licensed psychologist
at Aurora Mental Health Center, recommends
these five steps to stop doomscrolling. .
1. First, figure out how much time
you actually spend doomscrolling. .
2. Next, set a daily limit for how much
time you want to allow yourself to scroll
through news or social media.
3. Don’t doom scroll before
bed, as it can put your brain
into “fight or flight” mode
and cause sleep disruptions.
4. Counteract the negative news with
positive activities, such as going for
a walk or talking with a friend. .
5. Take breaks from electronics by physically
removing them from your environment.