Your Brain Isn’t Broken, It’s Just Extremely Interested

Graphic of a person doomscrolling while stressed

If you have ADHD, doom scrolling isn’t about laziness or poor discipline—it’s what happens when a novelty-seeking brain meets infinite scroll and threat-based content. This post breaks down why ADHD brains are especially vulnerable to doom scrolling, how anxiety can hijack attention, and why shame doesn’t work. Instead of “scroll less” advice, you’ll learn how to change the environment, add real stopping cues, and give your brain somewhere safe to land.