The Dark Rabbit Hole of Doom Scrolling

Every morning I wake up, and what's the first thing I do? I open my phone. No thought, no intention just instinct. Instagram. Reddit. Telegram. Twitter. One after the other, like some programmed robot. I often wonder when did I stop owning my time and start surrendering it to a glowing screen?

We talk about productivity, goals, and balance—but the reality is most of us are caught in a cycle. The moment we're free, even for a second, our hands reach out to a screen. We scroll,scroll until our battery run's out.

Fear of missing out.

Welcome to the Spiral

Let's be honest Instagram is a carefully curated fantasy. Reels are addictive. They're short, addictive, and reward you for doing nothing.You know whatever zuck touches he destroys it. Reddit feels better at first because it's 'informative', but it still keeps you stuck in the loop. The moment you stumble into groups like r/OffMyChestIndia, it's game over. Suddenly, your feed is a nonstop stream of hatred, cheating stories, and enough misinformation that ruins your mood for the day.

The only apps I have a sliver of respect for is Twitter (X, whatever you want to call it) and Telegram. These are one of the few platforms that actually helps me discover new tech, motivating builds, and interesting work from people around the globe. Seeing other people grind and watching their projects push me even more

It's where I stumble across cool tech, smart builders, and real ambition.
Sometimes, it even motivates me… but only for a moment.

JIO WAS A MISTAKE

This is a quote by some dude

"Show me the heroes that the youth of your country look up to, and I will tell you the future of your country."

Who are we idolizing now?

Pranksters. psuedo feminists. Rich-kid-wannabes. People doing nothing and getting everything.

These days, fame is practically on sale. Flash a cute face, strike a pose, and boom, you've got simps lining up in your DMs. Some just toss a bit of cleavage into the mix and suddenly they're influencers, earning more in a week than doctors or scientists do in a month. Who needs a PhD when you've got the algorithm on your side?

We're idolizing hollow personalities, not thinkers, not builders, not leaders.

My Doomscrolling Pattern

I'm not preaching from a pedestal. I'm right there with you. Every time I'm free, my thumb automatically opens an app—no decision, no thought.

I know it's hurting my attention. I feel it when I try to study, read, or even sit still. But still I do it. Over and over.

Sometimes I wonder, what am I even looking for?

What Now ?

I don't have all the answers. Maybe you do. Maybe you've broken the cycle or at least cracked it.

If you've found a strategy that works, please share it. Help someone like me.

I'm writing this now as a reflection. A mirror. A warning. A note to my future self

Six months after

I'll write a follow-up to this. Either I'll tell you how I broke free, or how I fell deeper.

Until then, if you're reading this and feeling the same, know this: you're not alone.

Let's try, fail, try again—together.

But no matter what—
I'll be honest.

The Goodbye 👋

Thanks for reading! SHYAM