The act of consuming too much negative news online, aka doomscrolling, is especially prevalent now.<br />COVID-19, social injustice and politics are currently the most common doomscrolling topics. .<br />Dr. Jason Moser of Michigan State University says doomscrolling can result in“long-term anxiety” and “uncertainty.” <br />"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.<br />Dr. Erika McElroy, a licensed psychologist at Aurora Mental Health Center, recommends these five steps to stop doomscrolling. <br />1. First, figure out how much time you actually spend doomscrolling. <br />2. Next, set a daily limit for how much time you want to allow yourself to scroll through news or social media.<br />3. Don’t doom scroll before bed, as it can put your brain into “fight or flight” mode and cause sleep disruptions.<br />4. Counteract the negative news with positive activities, such as going for a walk or talking with a friend.<br />5. Take breaks from electronics by physically removing them from your environment.
