Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling | TechCrunch

"Doomscrolling, the habit of spending excessive amounts of time consuming content on social media, has become incredibly widespread. A survey from last year found that 64% of Americans say they doomscroll."

"Researchers have warned that doomscrolling can negatively affect several aspects of your well-being, including your mental health and attention span. Spending long periods scrolling can lead to brain fatigue, difficulty focusing, and disrupted sleep."

"Dudel Draw might be a good app for you. Each day, the app gives you a random shape that you turn into a drawing. These daily shapes vary from basic geometrical forms to more complex and abstract designs."

"You can also get your friends in on the creativity with some fun competition by comparing your different creations, which could serve a nice break from sending each other endless TikToks or Instagram Reels."

Doomscrolling is a prevalent habit where individuals spend excessive time consuming content on social media, often leading to negative effects on mental health and attention span. A survey indicated that 64% of Americans engage in this behavior. Consequences include brain fatigue, difficulty focusing, and disrupted sleep, particularly when consuming negative content. Alternatives to doomscrolling include creative apps like Dudel Draw, which encourages drawing based on random shapes, and Radio Garden, which connects users to global radio stations without social media scrolling.

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