Strong links between ‘doomscrolling’ and 'anxiety'
Are we really alone, or is that the illusion? We are always surrounded by our environment, society, our own mysterious world that comprises of particle nature, listening to our thoughts and words. We are bound to be connected but we choose to be lonely. The toughest task is to stay alone, but if once an individual has learned to be an alone, he/she relishes that the most and then an individual doesn't need anyone. But reaching out to such higher spiritual consciousness limit, is not everyone's cup of tea. Therefore, isolation leads to depression, stress, anxiety and ultimately suicidal attempts or drug addictions. Unfortunately, our youth is plying on the road of isolation and they have stopped sharing and caring which is extremely wanton for their growth. Mobile phones with internet is new friend in the town and spending lots of time with this new friend is termed as DOOMSCROLLING. A study recently published in the journal Technology, Mind and Behavior found that doomscrollin...