Seeking Information to Alleviate Anxiety
Ironically, one of the reasons we engage in doom scrolling is to alleviate our anxiety. We seek information in the hopes of finding answers or reassurance, but often end up fueling our fears instead. This creates a vicious cycle where we constantly seek more information, hoping to find relief, only to find ourselves feeling more anxious and overwhelmed. It is important to be mindful of this cycle and actively work towards breaking free from it.