Your phone was supposed to be a tool for connection, but lately, it feels like a window into a never-ending nightmare. You open an app to check on a friend and find yourself staring at high-definition footage of global conflict for an hour. It is not your fault that you are hooked; these platforms are designed to keep you engaged by showing you the most shocking content available.
This constant exposure to war is creating a phenomenon known as the ‘doomscroll effect,’ and it is wreaking havoc on your mental health. Today, we are revealing why your brain can’t look away and how to stop the digital drain before it burns you out entirely.
