Have you ever been unable to stop reading through the heartbreaking news? If so, you are not by yourself. Known as "doomscrolling" or "doomsurfing," this practice has been more popular in recent years. Everybody has experienced times when they are unable to leave the screen, despite the fact that it makes them feel exhausted and agitated.
Why do we do it, though? Why are we unable to resist the allure of these heartbreaking tales? What consequences result from absorbing bad news on a regular basis?
We'll go over the psychology of doomscrolling in this episode and provide some solutions.
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