'Doomscrolling' can take toll on mental health -- here's how to stop

The pandemic has given rise to something called 'doomscrolling,' and it can be bad for your health. Here are some tips to help you stop.

[rico-euhh]

already wasted 4 hours of my day doing this it truly makes me hate myself and It feels like I'm not even in control of myself

[Wihf]

I wish there was an option to turn off YouTube shorts

[DrTreYoutubeMusicOfficial]

There needs to be a option on @Youtube to turn off doomscrolling at the very least

[absolutepowerchannel]

Doom scrolling for me is actually, scrolling for content that reaffirm the idea that our world and society is actually doomed

[Vricxo]

Thanks man, i really needed this. It opened my eyes.

[francoisbessing]

I'm addicted to my phone. The mindless scrolling is a stress relief. Going to need to find healthy distractions.

[LambertBowden]

People get bored...and then want the blood flow from anger.

[TopNotchPersona]

Really it's a simple choice-- put the phone down and go do something.

[bbeaup]

It is a bad habit. Dude is clowning trying to minimize it.

[RenzoTravelsTheEarth]

I recognise that text book she has. Genki 2 Japanese. がんばって！

[harrietjones]

This feels like something by The Onion. The fact it's real is terrifying