You struggle to stay focused for more than 10 minutes without chasing another hit of stimulation.
Overloaded brain
Infinite feed
Progressive recovery
Do you open reels for 5 minutes and leave 2 hours later?
Find out in 2 minutes whether you're dealing with habit, loss of control, or attentional hijack. Fast test, no signup, grounded in evidence.
57+ studies Instant result 2 minutes
7 questions · no signup · clear risk reading backed by scientific literature
What you notice first
It doesn't start with dopamine. It starts with signals you already recognize.
First comes the feeling of lost control. Then comes the neuroscience that explains it.
You grab your phone automatically, even when you didn't actually need it.
You feel uneasy or anxious when it isn't near you.
What's going on
Short-form content doesn't compete just for your time: it competes for your reward loops, your tolerance for boredom, and your ability to sustain attention. That's why Doctor Scroll combines assessment, intervention and scientific evidence in one guided path.
Choose your entry point
Four clear paths depending on what you need now.
Recommended Evaluate me Quick test to see whether control is already slipping. Enter Learn Understand the mechanism and leave with a simple plan. Enter Explore evidence Go to the scientific sources and review the key studies. Enter Tools Alternatives, settings and resources to reduce exposure. Enter
Does your thumb own you, or do you own your thumb?
2.5 hours per day. 912 hours per year.
That's more time than a complete university degree,
but in dancing cat videos.
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Hábitos Diarios
¿Qué pasa a las 2 AM?
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Neurociencia
Dopamina y sistema de recompensa
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Impacto Social
¿Cómo afecta tu vida?
Based on 57 scientific studies.
No judgment, just neuroscience (and a bit of sarcasm).
Start here
A guided path that gets you out of browsing mode and into action
Four steps to understand the problem, measure it, and sustain change without getting lost in a resource catalog.
Initial diagnosis
Take the test and understand your level of attachment
Seven questions to tell whether you're facing a simple habit, loss of control, or a routine that is already eroding your attention.
Start with the test →2
Practical intervention
A 7-day program to break automatic loops
A simple sequence to reduce exposure, reintroduce friction, and feel mental quiet again without relying on constant willpower.
Open the program →3
Learn the science
57+ studies to understand what's happening to you
Peer-reviewed research on attention, reward, sleep, and loss of control in short-form video platforms.
Explore evidence →4
Keep the habit changes alive
Alternatives and tools to avoid falling back on autopilot
Settings, barriers and practical resources to reduce exposure without relying solely on willpower.
See practical resources → Go deeper later
Once you've taken the test and the path, here's the rest
Long-form content stays in the background so the homepage doesn't become another infinite feed.
Featured reads
Evidence-backed guides · updated weekly
How to recover your attention after short-form overload
What the evidence says about distractibility, sustained focus and cognitive fatigue when short videos become a habit.
Browse the blog →Platform mechanics · practical analysis
TikTok vs Reels vs Shorts: which one is more addictive?
A practical comparison of platform mechanics, reward loops and why some feeds are harder to leave than others.
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