How to Stop Doomscrolling

You pick up your phone for a second.

Next thing you know, you're deep into endless content.

News. Videos. Reels. More and more.

You don’t feel better. Just stuck.

What Doomscrolling Actually Is

Doomscrolling is when you consume content continuously without stopping.

There’s no goal. No end. Just momentum.

And it’s not accidental—it’s designed.

Why It’s So Addictive

Every scroll gives you something new.

Your brain keeps expecting the next interesting thing.

So you keep going.

Why You Can’t Just “Stop”

• There’s no natural stopping point
• Content is personalized to you
• It feels passive and easy

So your brain stays locked in.

The Only Way to Break It

You don’t beat doomscrolling by trying harder.

You beat it by removing the feed.

Use Dogear Instead

Dogear is a screen time app that replaces endless scrolling with intentional viewing.

• Save videos instead of scrolling endlessly
• Watch only what you chose
• No feed, no algorithm

You control what you see—and when you stop.