Despite the ceasefire, the India-Pakistan border escalation has plummeted the masses into a relentless cycle of doomscrolling, which is often described as the cycle of refreshing endlessly, scrolling compulsively and staying tethered to every alert, update and speculation. Disrupted sleep, chronic worry, irritability and even physical symptoms such as headaches or gut issues can result from screen exposure or media saturation (Story by Anindita Paul)
Updated On: 2025-05-13 10:09 AM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Choose one-two reliable sources. Check updates at a fixed time (e.g., 10 am and 6 pm). Avoid news before bed
Set locks or use apps that lock applications that you are addicted to or doomscroll on. Disable breaking news alerts, instead opt for intentional checking rather than reactive scrolling. Mute accounts that sensationalise
After news exposure, intentionally engage in a grounding activity — deep breathing, stretching, sipping a warm drink or stepping outside for five minutes
Remind yourself that staying online 24/7 does not change the outcome. But attending to your well-being allows you to show up in more sustainable, meaningful ways for yourself and for others
Talk about it. Process it with someone you trust or a therapist to reduce its hold on your attention
(Inputs by psychologist Namrata Jain)
Read full story: India-Pakistan tensions: How doomscrolling can affect your mental health and ways to protect yourself from the screen
