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Mental dangers of doomscrolling on your smart phone

Doomscrolling is a real and dangerous thing that impacts many people. It's the compulsion of scouring the internet and social media for negative news and since we're hard wired to be informed and prepared, and we're looking for ways to feel safe during uncertain times, it's easy to get addicted. But too much can mess with your mind. Your brain actually has a bad news filter, but when all you do is look for the negative, it may limit your brain's ability to embrace the good news, which can leave you feeling anxious, depressed and stressed. It's been much worse since the pandemic began. But many do this at night before bed disrupting sleep patterns, causing overeating and weakening the ability to process trauma. Do a mental health check, how stressed are you and how much are you doomscrolling? If you recognize it, log off, delete apps or put restrictions on sites. READ MORE: wkyc.com