Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the answer isn’t to stop following current events—it’s to build healthier habits around how, when, and where we get our news.

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[–] TheparishofChigwell@sh.itjust.works 14 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

Isn't this the thing we are doing by being on Lemmy? My mental state is better when I scroll the feed here, as opposed to scrolling reddit.

I do both still, but I'm nearing the phase where Lemmy gets more attention.

It's just fucked that I read too much so I might run out of content on Lemmy which pushes me to read the news then back to reddit untill I wake up again

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 10 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

You might take some of the time you're doomscrolling and read a silly book. Not a lot, like 30 mins.

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 6 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I've found my attention span destroyed now. I don't read much any more at all, it's kinda sad.

I think it's also because I work from home and a commute used to isolate me and I'd be forced to read.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Hopefully not while driving.

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 2 points 16 hours ago

lmao no, I hate driving ... always the bus, train or subway. I can barely text and walk let alone text and drive.

[–] TheparishofChigwell@sh.itjust.works 3 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

I read books too.

[–] TRBoom@lemmy.zip 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Try this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random

You can keep clicking it too!

[–] BlueOysterCultist@lemmy.zip 1 points 21 hours ago

This is great, thank you!

[–] morto@piefed.social 6 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

When you finally decide to leave reddit, remember to make some posts or comments inviting people to join lemmy

[–] TheparishofChigwell@sh.itjust.works 3 points 19 hours ago

Oh no I've been banned so many times since the fascist took over

Don't have an account anymore it's not worth it. Lurking is fine. Mental health way better not being able to respond

It's really bad now even just saying fascists should be punished gets you banned. Imagine that.

Here, I hope, I am free to say things. Even:

Hang Elon musk and burn Trump alive. Prosecute all of the evil people to the max. Kill dictators, fight the power. Bleed for each other and see the new sun rise.