Feeling burned out by the latest online outrage? You're not alone.

Right now, everyone’s arguing about the new American Eagle ad featuring Sydney Sweeney and the “great jeans (genes)” tagline. Some see it as offensive, others call the backlash overblown. The takes are flying—and exhausting.

But here’s a gentle reminder: You don’t have to participate in every conversation. You don’t have to keep scrolling. You don’t have to read every hot take, clapback, or comment war.

In a culture of constant content, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to have an opinion on everything, all the time. But that pressure? It’s not good for your mental health. 

In fact, constant exposure to online outrage—whether it’s political, cultural, or just plain performative—can take a real toll on our mental well-being:

-Increased anxiety

-Doomscrolling fatigue

-Emotional dysregulation

-Disconnection from real life

At Ever Human Therapy, we often remind our clients (and ourselves): Disengagement is not apathy. It's self-preservation.

If you want to know what’s happening in the news, read a fact-based news article. Then, skip the comments section, and the reactions on social media.

It’s okay to mute the noise. It’s okay to log off. It’s okay to protect your peace. You’re allowed to be a thoughtful, engaged human without being plugged in 24/7. In fact, your nervous system might thank you for it.

Be kind to your brain. You’re not missing out. You’re taking care of yourself.

#MentalHealth #SocialMediaBreak #ItIsOkayToLogOff #DigitalWellness #EverHumanTherapy

Post Written by Adam Groff