Unless social media is something that brings you comfort, Moffa said that limiting your screen time could be a good idea (this is the case especially since constant news consumption can create more anxiety). Being on social media might cause you to compare your own grief or trauma to that of other people. It's important, she noted, to focus on finding the support you need instead of comparing yourself to others.
Polanco added, "In comparing yourself to other people's grief, you're running away from your own feelings and your own process, which serves as avoidance." Everyone grieves differently: the timeline and mechanisms vary.