Breaking the Doom Scroll: Social Media's Role in Anxiety Recovery
Episode Overview
Discussing the drawbacks of mindless scrolling on anxiety recovery Offering practical tips for making social media use more intentional and beneficial Emphasizing the importance of asking key questions before engaging with social media Encouraging small steps towards recovery through mindful and purposeful social media use
Be more intentional today. Be more mindful with your social media use. And take some tiny step forward toward recovery because no matter how small that step is, they all do add up in the end. Every one of them counts.
Ever find yourself lost in the endless scroll of social media, only to feel worse afterward? Drew Linsalata gets it. In this episode of 'The Anxious Truth', Drew tackles the infamous 'doom scroll' and its impact on anxiety recovery. He doesn't just highlight the problem; he offers real, practical advice on how to use social media in a way that supports your mental health rather than undermines it.
Drew emphasizes the importance of being mindful and intentional with your scrolling habits. Instead of aimlessly swiping through posts, he suggests asking yourself key questions: What am I looking for? How long will I spend here? What else could I be doing? By incorporating these small but significant changes, you can transform your social media experience from a source of stress to a tool for recovery.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with anxiety and looking for actionable steps to take control of their digital life.