Doomscrolling
Mural of the Apocalypse, Osogovo Monastery, Macedonia, Author Edal Anton Lefterov (PD)
Another new word has entered our vocabulary. “Doomscrolling” involves repeatedly checking for negative news stories on a cell phone or computer [1].
Mental Health
Experts warn that doomscrolling can be harmful to mental health [2].
Doomscrolling increases worry, gives rise to fear, and can even cause panic. The habit may become a compulsion. For those reasons, it is likely to worsen existing mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression.
The time spent doomscrolling, also, correlates with increased feelings of helplessness, sleep disturbance, and stress-related physical symptoms.
The Apocalypse
We tend to think worry will ward off the cataclysmic events we so dread.
Unfortunately, doomscrolling will not stop the apocalypse. At some point, this world of ours will come to an end. The stars will be dissolved, the sky rolled up like a scroll, and the nations judged (Isa. 34: 4-6; Rev. 6: 13-17).
The best way for anyone to prepare for that Final Judgment is to accept Christ as Lord and Savior today. He offers peace, security, forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.
“Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” (Luke 21: 28).
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[1] Cambridge Dictionary, “doomscrolling”, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/doomscrolling.
[2] Caldwell Memorial Hospital/UNC Health, “Doom Scrolling And Its Effect On Your Mental Health”, 5/16/23, https://www.caldwellmemorial.org/wellness/wellbeing-with-caldwell/doom-scrolling-and-its-effect-on-your-mental-health/.
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Vielen Dank für diesen Bericht, der das düstere Szenarium aufzeigt, das zu erwarten ist, aber auch die Lösung bietet, nämlich dass es eine höhere Macht gibt, sich an Christus unseren Herrn und Retter, zu wenden und ihm unser Schicksal anzuvertrauen. LG M.
Ja, unsere Hoffnung liegt in Christus. LG, A. ❤
Wow! I just learned a new word-doomscrolling! I’ve have the misfortune of running into a few of those folks. In fact, after a point I start looking for the exit when they start heading my way. Who wants to hear a constant stream of negativity? Not me! As a child of God I fully embrace His word and all that is about to happen, and not one bit of that discourages me because at the end of it all I’m going home to live with Jesus forever.
Yes — as discouraging as the times may be — Christians can look forward to Christ’s return w/ hope and joy.