‘It can manifest in many different ways, from very severe and chronic distress to fleeting feelings of worry and overwhelm that one cycles through.' Here is what climate anxiety is doing to our brains.
This anxiety is particularly strong among 18-24-year-olds, with 51% saying they felt they weren’t doing enough to be sustainable.Broadcaster and author, who has a PhD in science communication, tells us climate change is ‘a kind of trauma that threatens our ability to feel safe in the world’.
‘Others experience it more as a depression about the world, a hopelessness and sense of defeat. Others get caught up in the news cycle and social media, constantly checking for the next piece of terrible news about the planet. ‘Some will become motivated to “do their bit” to help the situation. Though at first, this might seem laudable, it can lead to an even greater sense of frustration when they perceive others, including large corporations, as not doing enough.
‘This can sometimes manifest in a psychological shrugging of the shoulders, which can appear dismissive, though is perhaps more likely to be a defensive positioning.’ecoanxiety isn’t a disorder as much as an ‘appropriate type of distress’ given the current situation.
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