ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Doomscrolling

Doomscrolling is when you keep scrolling through social media posts, websites, or news channels to see more bad news—even though it makes you feel worse. It's like something deep inside is pushing you to keep scrolling, and as you read more bad news, the worse you feel. The problem with doomscrolling is that it's not good for your mental health: it can make you anxious and even depressed.