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When information consumption becomes compulsive self-harm

I can't stop scrolling news and social media even though it makes me feel terrible about everything and anxious about the future.

Laozi
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The need to stay informed can become an addiction that increases rather than reduces feelings of powerlessness and fear.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time and mortality — death as clarifying force?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.