Author replaces doomscrolling with comic books to improve mental health

6 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 27

After experiencing anxiety and poor sleep from nightly doomscrolling, the author began reading comic books in late 2024, inspired by childhood favorites like Beano, Dandy, and 2000 AD.
This shift led to better sleep quality, reduced work-related stress, and increased creativity in the author’s journalism career, as well as a restored sense of accomplishment and attention span.
The author found that comics provided healthier escapism than online negativity, helping to manage anxieties about global events and fostering self-care routines in an increasingly demanding digital environment.

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