I think this is such an important point of discussion. Recently there have been multiple situations where I've seen disturbing videos or images and I've come across several accounts on instagram which post such things regularly to raise awareness about the things happening in the world. While I believe that it is important to have an understanding of such things, I think this should be done in a safe manner only if you feel comfortable with it.
These videos have definitely affected me and I find myself thinking about those things sometimes hours after I have seen that post. I would like to tell anyone who is also feeling the same way, that it is completely normal to feel like this. Sometimes it can be very difficult to skip past certain videos that we are exposed to and so it becomes a matter of how we cope with the situation just as @Invictus-Ernest has rightly said.
After being exposed to disturbing content I find myself coping by:
1) Taking time off to reflect.
2) Feeling grateful for my life, my family and my friends.
3) Meditation to clear my thoughts. I find doing so really helps calm me down.
4) Like @Bel_RO has mentioned in the post I believe talking about this with a family member or a friend really helps to decrease the burden that we might be feeling.
