Tips For Relaxing Anxiety To Stress Due To Chaos On Social Media

JAKARTA - Protests from thousands of workers and a number of student alliances in front of the DPR/MPR Building, Senayan, Jakarta on Thursday 28, August 2025 ended in chaos, including on social media.

The situation got hotter when an online motorcycle taxi driver named Affan Kurniawan was run over by a Barracuda tactical vehicle belonging to Brimob Polda Metro Jaya in the Hilir Dam Flats area.

This incident sparked anger, so that the ojol masses had time to take a reply in front of the Mako Brimob Kwitang building. They demanded justice for this tragic incident.

This series of bad news is quickly spreading on various media channels and social media. Not a few people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed when they constantly receive information nuanced conflict.

Moreover, in today's digital era, news seems to never stop arriving, complete with notifications that make it difficult for us to escape.

According to Michael S. Ziffra, MD, a psychiatrist from Northwestern Medicine, there are several practical steps that can make you less anxious and stressed due to the swift flow of information, as reported by the Northwestern Medicine page.

1. Avoid News Topics That Trigger Stress

When news feels close to personal life, anxiety can get stronger. If there is a news channel or social media account that often contains content that makes you uncomfortable, give yourself a break. Many platforms provide mute features or mute for certain keywords so that the topic does not continue to appear on social media.

2. Limit News Consumption

Smartphones make you always connected to the latest news. However, reading updates too often can actually cause anxiety.

"Sometimes there is an addictive nature of the news current that continues to flow. It is difficult for some people to let go," said Dr. Ziffra.

Therefore, it is important to be aware of your own habits. Set a special time to read the news, and stop when it feels excessive.

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3. Wisely Using Social Media

Social media often strengthens anxiety because the flow of information is endless. The feed that keeps rolling can keep you fixated for hours. If necessary, delete the app temporarily or activate the feature of limiting usage times so that you can rest for a while.

4. Manage Stress Well

Exercise, adequate sleep, and maintaining a diet is a simple but effective way to relieve stress. If cell phone notification actually makes the mind even more restless, turn off the device for a moment and enjoy time without interruption.

5. Aware Of Anxiety Is Natural

Realizing that anxiety is a natural response can help us to accept this condition more. However, if anxiety has interfered with daily activities, don't hesitate to seek help from professionals.

"Whatever the term, this is a very common phenomenon today. We live in an era full of uncertainty, and it is natural to cause anxiety." explained Dr. Ziffra.