Doomscrolling

Definition

Compulsively scrolling through bad news on social media until you're convinced the world is ending. A Gen-Z coping mechanism and anxiety amplifier.

Example Usage

I spent three hours doomscrolling Twitter and now I'm convinced the economy is collapsing.

Source: Gen-Z internet slang

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