Therapists break down the two most common social media stress responses: doomscrolling and numbing.
Plus, how to deal.
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Sarah Daniels, AMFT, is a therapist with Headspace Health.
And hey, thats a skill thatunfortunatelywell all need well into the future.
Ultimately this leaves us more anxious and escalated.
Sarah Daniels, AMFT, is a therapist with Headspace Health.
While both responses make complete sense, neither may represent how you want to show up in the world.
Ahead, Daniels and Moroney offer a five-step plan for consuming media in a more intentional, impactful way.
That said, lets start.
[This shift] can help you move from a feeling of powerlessness to empowerment, says Daniels.
Theres a big difference between experiencing and embodying anger.
We only have so much time and so much moneythose are our resources.
We want to feel that we have purpose, thats really important.
Theres norightanswer; theres just whatevers right for you.
While these interactions are completely normal, its okay for you to opt out of them.
Sarah Daniels, AMFT, is a therapist with Headspace Health.
That way, youre gently modeling how to handle crises like these and creating boundaries at the same time.
Meditation allows you to make space for yourself when youre feeling those emotions.
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