Need to step away from social media amid COVID chaos? Start with THESE 5 basic steps!

Despite several claims of adverse effects of increased screen time on our eyes and mind, our internet connections have strikingly become our strongest ties to the outside world in the era of social distancing and shutdowns. With fast-changing news, engaging trends and viral videos, several social media platforms have weaved their way into our lives as a major part of our daily routine now. And while it proved effectively entertaining last year, when we socialised on Zoom calls or whisked Dalgona coffee as an internet community, the narrative has turned completely, this year.

Breakaway from the constructs of social media

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With the advent of the second wave of infection in the country, the chatter of hysteria on social media has surged in equivalent measures. Along with it, the news of the pandemic horrors and the widespread outrage over the shortage of medical supplies are accounting for most of our cellphone notifications now. From a means of connecting to the outer world, our social media feeds have shape-shifted into labyrinths of COVID-19 news, updates, trivia, precautions and even rumours, making us feel more lost than ever!

Consequently, the pandemic has instilled fears and worries in the minds of many, which has led to mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and even panic disorder among people.
Here is how you can calm the chatter ringing chaos on social media by following these 5 simple steps:

Knock Knock

Take your time and space and do not feel guilty about it. Your mental well-being should rank as one of your highest priorities, along with your physical health and immunity. The pandemic can be tough and you are allowed to snooze those notifications and take some time out, just for yourself.