The Neuroscience of Doom Scrolling
Impact of the SWITCH Off on: Neurochemicals, Neuroplasticity, and Inflammation
The Neuroscience of Doom Scrolling: Neurochemicals, Neuroplasticity, and Inflammation
Doom Scrolling, or the compulsive consumption of negative news and content on social media, can have profound effects on brain function and mental health. This thought experiment explores how overuse and overstimulation from doom scrolling impact neurochemical balance, neuroplasticity, and inflammation, creating a feedback loop that reinforces anxiety, stress, and depressive states.
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