It’s October 2023, and the pandemic might feel like a distant memory for some, but for many of us, the mental scars are still fresh. I’m Steve, a 41-year-old Irishman, and like a lot of you, I spent far too much time doomscrolling during lockdowns. You know the drill—endlessly refreshing news feeds, reading about case numbers, and spiralling into anxiety. It’s no wonder my mental health took a nosedive.

It’s March 2020, and the world feels like it’s falling apart. The pandemic has us all locked down, and the only thing keeping us connected is our phones. But let’s be honest, most of us aren’t using them to stay connected—we’re doomscrolling. You know the drill: endless news updates, rising death tolls, and that sinking feeling in your gut that things are only going to get worse. Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so.