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        "id": 2035126,
        "msgid": "doomscrolling-can-give-the-brain-helicopter-brain-what-is-it-1791874300",
        "date": "2026-10-13 12:42:09",
        "title": "Doomscrolling Can Give the Brain \u2018Helicopter Brain\u2019 \u2013 What Is It?",
        "author": "Qommarria Rostanti",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Neurologist Steven Resnick says relentless exposure to information, overstimulation and uncertainty can keep the nervous system in a heightened state of alert, a condition he calls \u201chelicopter brain\u201d. It may be associated with physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive problems, fatigue and sleep difficulties; recognising emotions and talking to trusted people or healthcare professionals may help calm the nervous system.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2014 Doomscrolling, the habit of continuously scrolling through\ncontent or information that triggers negative emotions and stress, has\nbeen linked to increased anxiety. For some people, it may also prompt\nwhat is known as \u201chelicopter brain\u201d. So what does the term mean?<\/p>\n<p>Steven Resnick, a neurologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center, uses\n\u201chelicopter brain\u201d to describe a nervous system that remains in a state\nof heightened alert. He said information overload, overstimulation and\nuncertainty can keep the brain on high alert, activating the autonomic\nnervous system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe autonomic nervous system regulates various bodily functions\nautomatically. The brain keeps scanning for possible danger. When it\nscans for danger, the autonomic nervous system presses the accelerator,\u201d\nResnick said, as quoted by Fox News on Monday (12 October 2026).<\/p>\n<p>He said he often sees patients with a range of physical complaints\nthat are difficult to explain. These include headaches, digestive\nproblems, fatigue, sleep problems, tingling sensations and\ndizziness.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, patients have consulted several specialists before\nfinding a possible explanation for their symptoms. \u201cThey don\u2019t realise\nthat what they\u2019re feeling is real and is genuinely happening; it is\ntheir nervous system that is actually activated,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Resnick outlined some signs of helicopter brain and strategies for\ndealing with it. The first step is to recognise the feelings involved,\nsuch as fear, anxiety, worry or unease. Then try to be open about them\nand talk to family, friends, a doctor or a psychologist. When people\nfeel heard, safe and connected to others, their nervous systems can\nbegin to settle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOften, not every problem can be solved straight away. Even so,\npeople can begin to feel better over time,\u201d Resnick said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/doomscrolling-can-give-the-brain-helicopter-brain-what-is-it-1791874300",
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