The Scrolling Cycle
I used to have a massive social media presence—thousands of followers, hundreds of DMs a day from people asking about my fitness routines, track training, and daily lifestyle. I’d spend hours reading every single message and responding to comments, but it eventually became too much. I deleted the main accounts so I could finally focus 100% on my sport, my classes, and getting my schedule together.
The last few weeks, though, I’ve found myself falling right back into the loop. Between heavy track practices and exhausting midterms, the urge to just zone out and escape into the screen takes over. I realized I desperately needed that digital distraction back; I wanted to just turn my brain off and consume endless content again.
Lately, I literally cannot stop scrolling. My eyes are completely strained, my screen time is through the roof, and my phone is practically glued to my hand. I’ve spent the last three hours straight binging random clips, fitness edits, and lifestyle vlogs, completely sinking into the digital brain rot.
Instead of resting for my next training block, I'm just staying up late, losing hours to the algorithm, and wanting to dive deeper into the distraction. It's a tough cycle to break when you're just looking for an absolute escape from reality. 📱💤