What is doomscrolling?
Doomscrolling is the compulsive habit of scrolling through negative or endless content even though it leaves you feeling worse. Each swipe promises a small hit of novelty, so the brain keeps reaching for one more, and minutes turn into an hour.
Why it is so hard to stop
Feeds are designed to be bottomless and unpredictable, which is exactly what keeps attention hooked. Often the real trigger is an underlying restlessness or anxiety, and the scroll is the brain's way to numb it.
Blocking versus accountability
Blockers can wall off an app, but they get switched off and they do not address the urge. aimlock.ai takes a different angle: it notices when you have drifted into scrolling instead of your aim and calls you out in the moment, so you catch yourself.
FAQ
What is doomscrolling?
Compulsively scrolling through bad news or endless feeds even though it makes you feel worse.
How do I stop doomscrolling?
Notice your trigger, add friction to the apps, and use something that flags you the moment you drift into scrolling instead of relying on willpower.
How does aimlock.ai help?
It calls you out the moment you drift from your aim into scrolling, so the habit gets interrupted early. It is $19/month, cancel anytime.
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