Doomscrolling, also known as doomsurfing, is the act of spending an excessive amount of time reading large quantities of negative news online. It can lead to burnout, uncertainty, anxiety, distress, and other negative emotions. Doomscrolling can also steal sleep, appetite, motivation, or desire to do things you usually enjoy. It can negatively impact existing mental health issues and lead to panic attacks. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can also cause people to doomscroll. Men, younger adults, and people who closely follow or participate in politics are more likely to doomscroll. Doomscrolling reinforces negative thoughts and feelings, worsens existing mental illnesses such as anxiety or depression, and increases panic and worry. It can lead to irritability, lack of productivity, poor concentration, and mental fatigue, which can further have a detrimental effect on a person’s overall sense of well-being. Studies have found that the more time we spend doomscrolling, the more likely we are to experience sleep disturbances, stress-related physical symptoms, and lower self-esteem. The term "doomscrolling" is not found in the dictionary, but it has gained popularity and has been named the 2020 Committees Choice Word of the Year by the Macquarie Dictionary. To stop doomscrolling, it is important to be aware of how much time we spend doing it and take steps toward reducing its impact on our mental health.