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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Maitreyee Thakkar

Psychology warns that staying up late for just one more episode or doomscrolling may make you more vulnerable in the moments you least expect

It usually starts with a simple promise: one more episode, one more scroll through social media, one more YouTube video, one more chapter. Before you know it, midnight has turned into 1 am, then 2 am. The next morning arrives far sooner than expected.

Most people think the biggest consequence is feeling tired the next day. But psychology suggests the effects may go much deeper.

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