{"id":52543,"date":"2024-09-26T18:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T12:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=52543"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:31:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:01:37","slug":"how-to-stop-doomscrolling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/","title":{"rendered":"Unplug and Reset: How to Overcome Doomscrolling Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Doomscrolling, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coined during the COVID pandemic, is the habit of constantly scrolling through negative news on social media or news sites on mobile phones. Based on studies, it has been found that increased doomscrolling could lead to mental health problems and hamper the productivity in Gen Z workers. This habit doesn&#8217;t just keep us informed; it overwhelms us. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Doomscrolling_vs_Mindless_Scrolling\" >Doomscrolling vs Mindless Scrolling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Why_Doomscrolling_is_Bad\" >Why Doomscrolling is Bad?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Worsens_mental_health\" >Worsens mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Causes_sleeping_disorders\" >Causes sleeping disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Creates_confusion\" >Creates confusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#How_to_Stop_Doomscrolling\" >How to Stop Doomscrolling?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Set_Limits\" >Set Limits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Check_Your_Phone_Mindfully\" >Check Your Phone Mindfully<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Scroll_Slowly\" >Scroll Slowly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Challenge_Negative_Thoughts\" >Challenge Negative Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Seek_Positive_News\" >Seek Positive News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Do_Something_Positive\" >Do Something Positive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/how-to-stop-doomscrolling\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doomscrolling_Meaning\"><\/span><b>Doomscrolling Meaning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual <\/span>doomscrolling meaning <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be defined as the inability to stop reading bad news online for hours on end, even though it&#8217;s worse for you. Often, the justification for this behaviour is &#8216;staying informed,&#8217; but there&#8217;s something much deeper to it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You seek out information that resonates with your mood when you&#8217;re in a low mood. <\/span>Doomscrolling <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is no exception. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading more bad news reinforces those negative feelings when a person is already feeling down. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once this cycle starts, it becomes a habit very soon. You are caught in a loop where you feel bad, read terrible news and then feel even worse. Very soon, people scroll without even knowing it. This unconscious scrolling through your phone without doing anything else becomes second nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doomscrolling_vs_Mindless_Scrolling\"><\/span><b>Doomscrolling vs Mindless Scrolling<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might often get confused between <\/span>doomscrolling <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vs mindless scrolling.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mindless scrolling means you&#8217;re just flipping through the stuff you are reading\u2014news, social media, or entertainment\u2014without a clear purpose. This behaviour is probably more neutral and is not focused on negative content. Both behaviours involve excessive screen time, but <\/span>doomscrolling <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has a clear negative emotional impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Doomscrolling_is_Bad\"><\/span><b>Why Doomscrolling is Bad?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S245195882400071X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confirm that indulgence in unhealthy news exposure tends to incidentally increase anxiety, feelings of depression, and apprehension. Here&#8217;s how this act might shaft you:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worsens_mental_health\"><\/span><b>Worsens mental health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already tend to<a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/anxiety-attack-symptoms\/\"> have anxiety<\/a> or depression, this habit can spike worse in a split-second. It even triggers panic attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_sleeping_disorders\"><\/span><b>Causes sleeping disorders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researches show that in bed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29555130\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people check social media and have trouble sleeping. Anxiety from this bad news keeps your brain awake and alert.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creates_confusion\"><\/span><b>Creates confusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, this act may lead to inconsistent information or contradicting views which mystify you, making your brain think you&#8217;re living in a different reality, increasing your anxiety levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Doomscrolling\"><\/span><b>How to Stop Doomscrolling?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to get out of the chain that is pulling you into negativity? Here are some key points to help you stop this habit::<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Limits\"><\/span><b>Set Limits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit when and where you check the latest news. People login to social media after snoozing their phone alarm. Keep your phone out of reach in the morning and use an alarm clock to wake you up. This little step will enable you to focus on your day before immersing yourself in the news. You will develop healthier routines where health is prioritised more than the constant information burden set by news.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Your_Phone_Mindfully\"><\/span><b>Check Your Phone Mindfully<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of doing it on autopilot, pause before checking your phone. Mindfulness involves noticing and using mental stop signs to curb the impulse. Checking the phone mindfully helps get control back over habits; a potentially compulsive behaviour turns into a deliberate decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scroll_Slowly\"><\/span><b>Scroll Slowly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read intentionally slow. Take time to read and fully grasp what you are seeing because fast scrolling can reduce your attention span and heighten anxiety. With slow reading, you have the time to engage with the content at hand, making comprehension better and less emotionally draining.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge_Negative_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Challenge Negative Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not jump to worst-case scenarios. Ask yourself what the more realistic outcomes could be. Such an exercise can reduce your anxiety. Reframing your thoughts will nurture a balanced view of this negative news and reduce its heavy feelings in your emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seek_Positive_News\"><\/span><b>Seek Positive News<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The negative news becomes balanced when you actively search for good news as well. While the bad news is prevalent, many acts of kindness and goodness happen daily. In intentionally looking for good news, you can find a new perspective &#8211; to remind yourself that hope and goodness are there along with all these challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Something_Positive\"><\/span><b>Do Something Positive<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Act out self-care or little acts of kindness to refocus yourself in the present. Ask yourself what could make you feel a little better now. The utilisation of positive habits clears your head of negativity but also fosters an increase in gratitude and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing <\/span>doomscrolling meaning,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and accepting that it is a behaviour that can significantly affect your <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/what-mental-health-is\/\">mental health<\/a> is the first step. With mindful media consumption, the negative hold of this habit can be minimised. Set boundaries, create awareness, fight against those negative thoughts, and do something positive. These are some effective ways to help take back control of your emotions. Remember, it isn&#8217;t about being updated but about cultivating a mindset that allows one to be strong and positive. 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