The Silent Killer in Your Pocket: How Doomscrolling Hijacks Your Mind
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You're drawn to negativity.
Ever watched a reel, then scrolled through to find hate comments?
Thatās your brain seeking validation in chaos.
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Your brain thinks it's under attack.
Every outrage post triggers your fear response. Stress hormones rise.
The more you scroll, the more anxious and exhausted you feel.
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The dopamine hit is fake.
Your brain rewards you with a dopamine drip, not a flow.
It keeps you coming back without ever satisfying you.
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The escape is the trap
You scroll to numb yourself. But what youāre really doing is avoiding silence, boredom, or your own thoughts.
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Break the loop
Next time you catch yourself scrolling, stop.
Reach for something that truly recharges you. A walk, journaling, music, or calling a friend.
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CURATOR'S NOTE
You think it helps. It doesn't. You open Instagram to relax. Just a quick scroll. But ten minutes later, you just cant stop yourself
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