Many people have experienced chronic stresssince the pandemic lockdowns.
To some, it may seem that there is never any good news anymore.
Doomscrolling can promote feelings of anxiety and depression.
Pharmacological treatments which increase serotonin are used to treat depression and anxiety.
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Empathy is a good trait which helps us live successfully with others and promotes a flourishing society.
Constantly thinking negative thoughts can lead to depression or anxiety.
You dont have to be clinically depressed to develop problems with attention, though.
We know that attention is critical for cognition and mental health and that technologycan affect it.
We know that problems of severe distraction are seen inattention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
And this may ultimately affect our performance at work, school or even in social prefs.
Problems with attention can itself make us more anxious creating another feedback loop.
In severe cases it may lead to repetitive checking behavior, seen in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
And we know that children with OCD and perfectionismhave increased levels of anxiety.
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So what can we do about it?
It is important to avoid obsessive doomscrolling but instead show resilience and gain mastery over the situation.
To do that, you gotta have some positive moments of respite.
But it is equally important to develop a strategy for achieving them and for avoiding distraction.
So the bottom line is to venture to stay positive and resilient for your sake and others.
