Doomscrolling

Doomscrolling

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Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026

Doomscrolling, or doomsurfing, is the act of spending an excessive amount of screen time reading or watching negative news and short-form content on social media. The term was coined around 2018 and gained widespread popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as people sought information amidst global uncertainty. This behavior is often linked to increased anxiety, stress, and poor mental health outcomes.

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Jul 2026

Expert statements

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What experts have said about Doomscrolling

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  1. Masud HusainNegativeAug 24, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Evidence for dopamine surges during doomscrolling is weak.

    “the evidence that there are dopamine hits when you're doing this isn't really very strong.”

    Listen at 1:15:09

    Open the episode · How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husain
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2 episodes featuring Doomscrolling, newest first

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