Have you ever found yourself amid an endless scroll, jumping from one social app to another, unsure of how you even got there? It typically begins with a quick check in maybe to see what’s happening in the world or just to take a momentary escape. But before you realize it, minutes turn into hours, and your energy feels... off.
There’s a name for that. Doomscrolling.
It’s that subtle but relentless pull toward bad news. Wars. Tragedies. Injustice. Disasters. All pouring in from every corner of the globe. And while it’s good to be informed, there’s a point where awareness starts to blur into overwhelm. You’re reading stories that have nothing to do with your day-to-day life, but they leave a weight you can’t shake off..
What’s tough is how easy it is to slip into. Especially at night. You might just be lying in bed, scrolling to unwind. But instead of peace, your mind fills with everything wrong. And suddenly, sleep feels far away.
What makes doomscrolling especially harmful is that it doesn’t always look dramatic. It’s quiet. It sneaks in under the radar, night after night. It chips away at how we feel without making a sound. And the more we see, the less we seem to feel because at some point, we stop reacting. Our hearts get tired.
But it doesn’t have to be like this.
There’s strength in stepping away. In protecting your peace. In choosing what you allow into your space. You can stay informed without being consumed. You can hold space for empathy and still guard your energy. It starts with intention choosing when and how you engage, and knowing that turning off the noise is not denial; it's a kind of self-care.
So if you’ve been feeling heavy lately, take a breath. Put the phone down for a bit. Go outside. Talk to someone. Do something that reminds you the world isn’t just chaos it’s beauty, too. You’re allowed to feel joy, even when everything isn’t perfect. Especially then.
Because your peace matters. Your mind matters. And you deserve to feel whole.