How to Stop Yourself<br />From Doomscrolling.<br />The act of consuming too much negative <br />news online, aka doomscrolling, <br />is especially prevalent in 2020.<br />COVID-19, social injustice and politics are currently <br />the most common doomscrolling topics. .<br />Dr. Jason Moser of Michigan State<br />University says doomscrolling can result in<br />“long-term anxiety” and “uncertainty.” .<br />The problem is, scrolling only has<br />short-term benefits … we never find the<br />answer or relief that lasts that long, Dr. Jason Moser, via Yahoo.<br />Dr. Erika McElroy, a licensed psychologist<br />at Aurora Mental Health Center, recommends<br />these five steps to stop doomscrolling. .<br />1. First, figure out how much time<br />you actually spend doomscrolling. .<br />2. Next, set a daily limit for how much<br />time you want to allow yourself to scroll<br />through news or social media.<br />3. Don’t doom scroll before<br />bed, as it can put your brain<br />into “fight or flight” mode <br />and cause sleep disruptions.<br />4. Counteract the negative news with<br />positive activities, such as going for<br />a walk or talking with a friend. .<br />5. Take breaks from electronics by physically<br />removing them from your environment.
