People need to understand that every time they read headlines they’re getting a “ping”of an anxiety inducing stimulus. Does it really matter that there are 1000 more cases in your area? Does it make any difference to you? Probably not.

You will continue to socially isolate either way. So what’s the purpose of constantly checking the news for the latest updates. My advice is this:

Check the news once a day. Once. Set a specific time of day, say 5pm. And check the news. Then don’t check again until 5pm the following day.

This will do wonders for your anxiety. I promise.