Helicopter Brain: Link Between Doomscrolling and Anxiety Explored in 44 Research Studies

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A physician from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach highlights that ongoing exposure to excessive information can keep the nervous system in a heightened state of alertness, which he refers to as helicopter brain. Dr. Steven Resnick notes that this condition may manifest through symptoms such as headaches, digestive issues, fatigue, disrupted sleep, tingling sensations, and dizziness. A review of 44 research papers published in Frontiers in Psychology associates doomscrolling with increased anxiety and mental distress, although it does not establish a definitive causal relationship. He recommends strategies like identifying the behavior, recognizing triggers, and rewarding healthier habits. Consulting a physician is advised if symptoms continue. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00Is your phone making you physically sick?

00:02A neurologist says constant information overload can keep your nervous system on high alert,

00:07a state he calls helicopter brain.

00:09Dr. Stephen Resnick of Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach

00:13says it can show up as headaches, stomach problems, fatigue, poor sleep, tingling, and dizziness.

00:19An analysis of 44 studies in frontiers in psychology

00:23links doom-scrolling to higher anxiety and psychological distress,

00:27though it does not prove cause and effect.

00:30His tips, recognize what you are feeling, name the pattern, catch the trigger, reward the new habit,

00:35and let anxious feelings pass instead of fighting them.

00:38If symptoms persist, see a doctor to rule out other causes.

00:42Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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