How aimless scrolling became a lifesaver in this pandemic

If it were normal times, scrolling would have been something of no use and only a waste of time. Even in the initial days of the lockdown, social media scrolling only resulted in more

• Dalgona coffee recipes,
• fitness videos, and
• useless reel challenges.

Though, it kept everyone positive and occupied.

But in the second wave,

• when resources were scarce,
• beds were hard to find, and
• when the vaccination centers were out of vaccines,

social media came as an aid and a resource provider to many people.

People now post their grievances and requests for resources on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Whoever is in touch with the resource providers for having any leads, they inform them by replying to them.

Intensive social workers like Sonu Sood were among the most famous people who were able to deliver resources. 

Even the mental health of many people is affected during the lockdown. Either they were sad because of the loss of their loved ones or loss of jobs and sources of income or even because they were forced to stay home (even for their safety, but still). In these times, aimless scrolling also helped people cope up with the mental illnesses they had to go through during the pandemic.

Many psychologists and psychiatrists took to social media for their mental wellbeing sessions and activities that can provide help to the people in need.

One more thing that made aimless scrolling a lifesaver by letting people know where any crime like assault or harassment is happening. The police were notified by the video clips or tests that went viral and the aid came to the place immediately. Discriminations, violence by police or civilians also came to the public notice during all times in the pandemic.

Thus we can say that aimless scrolling is not always bad for everyone. It has saved thousands or even lakhs of lives.