Doomscrolling vs. Decompression: Is Your Screen Time Hurting or Helping You?

• Not all screen time is equal; some digital consumption helps unwind, while others cause restlessness or anxiety.
• Aanandita Vaghani, Founder of UnFix Your Feelings, emphasizes mindful digital habits.
• Decompression settles the nervous system, while doomscrolling activates it, leading to physical tension.
• Intentional scrolling for rest differs from autopilot doomscrolling; check your emotional aftertaste.
• Content matters: light humor or hobbies regulate, while constant news or outrage amplifies anxiety.