Other forms: doomscrolling; doomscrolls; doomscrolled
Ever find yourself scrolling through endless bad news, disturbing videos, unpleasant comment sections online? That’s what it means to doomscroll, a habit that keeps you glued to your screen, even when it’s time to call it quits.
A straightforward blend of doom and scroll, the verb doomscroll describes the feeling of getting sucked into a spiral of bad news that seems impossible to escape. This term emerged in the age of smartphones and 24/7 news cycles, where a quick glance at your phone can turn into an hour-long journey through all the world’s problems. Recognizing when you're caught up in doomscrolling can help you know when it’s time to put the phone down.