Strained Relationships
Feelings of depression and anxiety can lead to emotional withdrawal from loved ones. The stream of bad news can become consuming and drain energy that usually goes to spending quality time with others. It also drains time, lots of it, that could be used for meaningful social interaction. And when the doomscrolling ends, the bitter feelings remain, which can lead to loved ones suffering from the brunt of misplaced, pent-up frustration.
