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Here are a few strategies to cope with doomscrolling (Representational Images: iStock/Pexels)
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)
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