I agree totally that social media/media uses every technique available to frighten people to keep them engaged. When I scroll through, I generally laugh now at how many ways the world will end--soon! I read articles and commentary from both sides in an attempt to get at the truth, not always successfully. But then, I've always been logical over emotional and when I feel frustrated, I walk away and process rather than react. It is sad the number of people I've noticed who allow screen BS to consume them. I agree the only resolution to this stress and anxiety is to recognize it and do something to fix it. Perhaps there needs to more info and assessments available to people so that they can see it in themselves. I doubt that social media will spread the word though. . .
I agree totally that social media/media uses every technique available to frighten people to keep them engaged. When I scroll through, I generally laugh now at how many ways the world will end--soon! I read articles and commentary from both sides in an attempt to get at the truth, not always successfully. But then, I've always been logical over emotional and when I feel frustrated, I walk away and process rather than react. It is sad the number of people I've noticed who allow screen BS to consume them. I agree the only resolution to this stress and anxiety is to recognize it and do something to fix it. Perhaps there needs to more info and assessments available to people so that they can see it in themselves. I doubt that social media will spread the word though. . .
Maybe some day I'll do a spoof of the 12 Steps, for anxiety addicts. I did it 30 years again for then-common BBS addicts 😁
Excellent advice!!