Barbara Valentine+FollowIs Doomscrolling the New Digital Addiction?Ever notice how a quick scroll turns into an hour lost in a black hole of bad news and viral drama? Doomscrolling is more than a buzzword—it's quietly draining our energy, sleep, and even our wallets. With platforms engineered to keep us hooked, is it time we rethink how we engage with endless feeds? Or is this just the price of staying informed in the digital age? Let’s debate: is doomscrolling a tech design flaw or a user problem? #Doomscrolling #DigitalWellness #TechDebate #SocialMedia #AttentionEconomy #Tech10Share
Jordan Jimenez+FollowDoomscrolling Doubles Teen Anxiety?Did you know just two hours of doomscrolling a day can double a teen’s risk of anxiety and make depression four times more likely? A new study found almost half of teens who spent too much time scrolling ended up with serious mental health symptoms—even if they had no issues before. The biggest culprit? Mindless, passive scrolling. Limiting screen time and getting moving could really help, but getting teens off their phones is a whole other battle! #MentalHealth #Teens #Doomscrolling #Health31Share
Brandon Burke+FollowWhy Your Phone's Draining Your BrainDr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, is turning heads with his latest TikTok revelation: doom scrolling's toll on mental health. He breaks down how endless phone use floods your brain with dopamine, making real-life tasks harder. Plus, seeing "perfect" lives online can actually make us feel lonelier. His advice? Take regular breaks to reset with offline activities. It's a reality check we all need! 📱💡 #DoomScrolling #DigitalDetox #MentalHealth #TechBreaks #HealthTip #Health60Share
