I must not doom-scroll..

I read a post then compulsively scroll

Through the comments, go down a rabbit hole

Of never-ending fear-mongering and negativity

Almost as if under a spell, forgetting my proclivity

Towards anxiety as I continue to consume

All the toxicity online, through scenarios describing doom

Most of the time I am completely unaware

Of my self-destructive behavior when I should be practicing self-care

Until I have stopped scrolling and have had time to reflect

Upon what I have read- once I have had time to dissect

The post, related comments and their effects on me

I realize how I have subjected myself to needless misery

All the negativity, hate and vitriol

Have left me angry- I must not doom-scroll

If I want to stay level-headed and calm

If I want to avoid self-harm..