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1. jy1489+56[view] [source] 2025-01-22 11:58:38
>>saeede+(OP)
Does everyone really mean doom scrolling when they talk about these issues? For me personally, it's definitely about dopamine and not about negative emotions, yet everyone uses the phrase doom scrolling - am I the odd one out?

For example, if I'm feeling stressed/anxious, I'll scroll/browse/distract myself to avoid the negative feelings. I'm not seeking them like doom scrolling says.

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2. mseepg+Nv[view] [source] 2025-01-22 14:50:25
>>jy1489+56
I believe it implies that it will inevitably result in your doom, because you won't be able to achieve much in life.
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3. indoor+ey[view] [source] 2025-01-22 15:04:24
>>mseepg+Nv
Interesting all the interpretations of the meaning of 'doom' in this context. I thought it was because the never-ending feed meant that you'd scroll until the end of time, which is called 'doom' (or judgement day or doomsday) in older literature.
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