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Doomscroll
Decoded

How TikTok and short-form content are rewiring our brains — and what the data really says.

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What is Doomscrolling?

Doomscrolling is the compulsive habit of endlessly scrolling through negative or emotionally charged content on social media — even when it makes you feel worse.

TikTok's algorithm is engineered to keep you watching. Every swipe triggers a dopamine micro-hit, creating a feedback loop that's incredibly hard to break.

The average TikTok session lasts 10.85 minutes — but 1 in 4 users exceed 46 minutes per session.

3:47 AM
4%

POV: you said you'd sleep early

642K

The Numbers Don't Lie

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Your Brain on Short-Form Content

The dopamine loop that keeps you scrolling — explained.

Endless Loop

Are You Doomscrolling?

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Break the Cycle

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