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Interrupt, replace, leave

I want to stop scrolling.

Notice what brought you into the loop, choose a tiny replacement, then put the phone down for five minutes.

What is driving the scroll?

What will replace it for five minutes?

How to stop doomscrolling in the moment

Willpower is harder to use inside an automatic loop. Naming the trigger, choosing the replacement in advance and adding physical distance can make the next action less automatic.