fitness Why Some People Feel Emotionally Exhausted After Watching the News

[Apsara]

Constant exposure to negative headlines can create “compassion fatigue” and a sense of helplessness. The brain isn’t wired to process endless global crises without impact. Setting boundaries around media consumption can protect mental health. How do you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed?

 

[Heatman]

A lot of people no longer watch the news today. They rely mostly on what they see on different social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X. I'm also in the same boat when it comes to barely watching news channels.

 

[Reelz]

I have limited my news consumption in so many ways especially to specific times of the day and it has done me good. I’m tired of hearing the big figures flying in the air. The politicians are really making it big in this politics business.

 

[Unvarnished]

I've focused only on podcasts so that I do not suffer from the fatigue of negative headlines. With that, it gets easier to get informed without feeling drained emotionally.

 

[Shawn]

I seek local news from local sources that I trust.

I seek foreign happenings from mainly retired intelligence and special forces members. They're the ones that know what's going on. FOX and CNN are just trying to make money, that's all they care about.