# Why Our Brain Shields Us From News Overload

> Psychologist explains how repeated trauma makes us numb to news.
- Title: Why Our Brain Shields Us From News Overload · Psychologies
- Summary: Psychologist explains how repeated trauma makes us numb to news. After October 17 protests, 60% of French feel anxious from news and avoid media to protect…
- Keywords: france, mental health, psychology, news overload, anxiety, october 17 protests, Brain, Shields, News, Overload, Psychologies
- Source: Psychologies — https://psychologies.com/moi/se-connaitre/Plus-rien-ne-me-choque-apres-les-manifestations-du-17-octobre-un-psychologue-explique-pourquoi-notre-cerveau-se-protege-face-au-flot-dactualites-630164
- Author: Nina Parage
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:02:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: france, mental health, psychology, news overload, anxiety, october 17 protests
## News Overload After October 17 Protests
After October 17 protests, news floods screens and conversations.
## 60% of French Feel News Anxiety
60% of French report anxiety from news, nearly a quarter avoid media to protect mental health.
## Brain's Emotional Habituation
The brain shields us from constant trauma by reducing emotional reactions to repeated shocking events.
## Psychologist Sylvain Delouvée's Explanation
Sylvain Delouvée explains that 'the intolerable becomes dominant' when exposure to violence becomes permanent.

> l'intolérable se transforme en norme dominante
## How to Stay Sensitive
Limit news consumption, choose reliable sources, and reconnect with real-world interactions to maintain emotional sensitivity.
## Key takeaway

After October 17 protests, 60% of French feel anxious from news and avoid media to protect mental health.