This article discusses doomscrolling, how it affects your health, and ways to break this habit.
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Definition: What’s Meant by “Doomscrolling”?
It can become a habit that interferes with other activities, responsibilities, and daily life.
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Or consider setting up an app to track screen time.
This is a concern because it can harm your mental, emotional, and physical health.
The risks of stress, anxiety, and depression increase with doomscrolling.
This habit can also lead to prolonged feelings of fear or sadness.
Doomscrolling also impacts your physical health, possibly leading to weight gain, fatigue, and high blood pressure.
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