Why You Feel Drained After Scrolling

 Why You Feel Drained After Scrolling.?

 

We live in a world where connection is just a swipe away. With a single thumb flick, we can jump from someone’s vacation in Italy to a stranger’s heartbreak, to a viral dance, to breaking news, to a meme that makes us laugh out loud. Social media gives us access to everything, everywhere, all at once. But here's the strange thing: after spending just 10 or15 minutes scrolling, many of us feel… exhausted. Not physically, but mentally. We shut off the screen, stare at the ceiling, and wonder why we feel so hollow. Social media drains us not because of what we do on it, but because of how much we consume in a short amount of time. Our brains are built for linear, focused experiences conversations, books, real-life moments. But in the digital world, we experience emotional whiplash. In just a few minutes, we jump through dozens of emotional states: joy, envy, sadness, excitement, guilt, anger, curiosity, and more. We’re constantly comparing ourselves sometimes without even noticing. Someone’s glow-up. Someone else’s success story. A perfect photo with the perfect caption. We measure ourselves against curated highlights and feel we’re falling behind, even when we aren’t.

Because you deserve to feel present in your own life.

And sometimes, the best way to reconnect with the world... is to step away from the feed.