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News India Live, Digital Desk: Do you also feel stressed after seeing others’ arguments, bitter comments or trolling on social media? If yes, then this is a ‘red alert’ for your mental health. recently Lancet Psychiatry And a research based on other reports has revealed that the negativity present in the online environment is directly disturbing the peace of our mind.
Shocking revelations of research: Why is ‘mental distress’ increasing?
According to research, it is not just the time spent on social media that is the problem, but the kind of ‘content’ we are exposed to during that time determines our mood:
Hate and trolling: Seeing others humiliated or being a part of that hatred affects the ‘dopamine level’, which increases anxiety.
Net of Comparison: Underestimating yourself by seeing the ‘perfect life’ of others is becoming a major cause of depression.
Feedback Loop: Algorithms show us the same negative content over and over again, trapping us in a ‘negative cycle’.
Digital Detox is no longer an option, it is a compulsion!
Experts believe that just as detox is necessary to clean the body of dirt, similarly ‘digital detox’ has now become mandatory for everyone for the health of the mind.
What is digital detox? This means complete distance from mobile, laptop, TV and social media for a certain time so that the mind can rest.
How to digital detox yourself? (5 effective ways)
If you also want to avoid screen addiction and mental fatigue, then follow these steps:
Create a Tech-Free Zone: Declare bedrooms and dining tables as ‘no-phone zones’. Keep your phone at least 10 feet away from you while sleeping.
Turn off notifications: Turn off notifications of non-essential apps so that you can break the habit of checking your phone again and again.
Take up an offline hobby: Instead of a screen, do things like reading a book, painting or going for a walk outside.
Screen Time Limit: Set an ‘App Timer’ in the phone so that social media apps automatically lock after a fixed time.
Social Media Free Sunday: Keep one day a week (like Sunday) completely ‘digital fast’ and spend time with family.