The negativity of Facebook-Instagram is taking away your sleep, new research gives big warning about digital detox

News India Live, Digital Desk: Do you also feel stressed by seeing others’ arguments, bitter comments or trolling on social media? If yes, then this is a ‘red alert’ for your mental health. Recently, a research conducted quoting Lancet Psychiatry and other reports has revealed that the negativity present in the online environment is directly disturbing the peace of our brain. Shocking revelations of the research: Why is ‘mental distress’ increasing? According to the research, spending time on social media is not the only problem, but the kind of ‘content’ we come across during that time decides our mood: Hate and trolling: Others Seeing someone humiliated or being a part of that hatred affects the ‘dopamine level’, which increases anxiety. Trap of comparison: Underestimating yourself by looking at the ‘perfect life’ of others is becoming a major cause of depression. Feedback Loop: Algorithm shows us the same negative content again and again, due to which we get stuck in a ‘negative cycle’. Digital Detox Now Not an option, but a compulsion! Experts believe that just as detox is necessary to clean the dirt from the body, similarly ‘digital detox’ has now become mandatory for everyone for the health of the mind. What is digital detox? This means complete distance from mobile, laptop, TV and social media for a certain time so that the mind can rest. How to digital detox yourself? (5 Effective Ways) If you also want to avoid screen addiction and mental fatigue, follow these steps: Create a tech-free zone: Declare the bedroom and dining table as ‘no-phone zones’. Keep your phone at least 10 feet away from you while sleeping. Turn off notifications: Turn off notifications from non-essential apps to avoid the habit of checking your phone frequently. Adopt an offline hobby: Instead of a screen, do things like reading a book, painting or going for a walk. Screen time limit: Set an ‘app timer’ on the phone so that social media apps automatically lock after a fixed time. Social Media Free Sunday: One day a week (e.g. Keep a complete ‘digital fast’ on Sunday) and spend time with family.