The Science of Doomscrolling
Doomscrolling triggers your brain's dopamine reward system, creating a cycle that's hard to break. Social media platforms use variable reward schedules - the same mechanism that makes slot machines addictive.
Our extension interrupts this cycle with proven techniques:
- Breathing exercises activate your parasympathetic nervous system
- Gentle interruptions break the automatic scrolling habit
- Mindful choices rebuild your sense of agency
- Stoic quotes provide perspective and motivation
