When Binge-Watching And Doomscrolling Becomes An OCD Compulsion

Opublikowano: 2026-07-23

By itself, "watching one more" episode or scrolling through social media isn't an issue. But if you're using screens to escape your own intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or uncomfortable feelings, that might be a classic OCD safety behavior. The relief feels real — but only until the screen turns off and OCD comes rushing back. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains how binge-watching and doomscrolling can become compulsive avoidance, and how to recognize when screens are helping you relax versus helping OCD stay in control. At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the mo...