ConnectWord · Ages 11-18 · In use
doomscrolling
Scrolling through bad news or upsetting content for a long time, even when it makes you feel worse.
I was doomscrolling until 2 a.m. again.
For parents and educators
This is a word adults use as much as kids, which makes it an easy way in. Swapping stories about your own scrolling habits can lead to a real talk about sleep, mood and what they see online.
Where it came from
Became common in 2020 and is now everyday language for adults too.
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