Now I take my phone even to the bathroom, and as soon as I get home and lie down, I start scrolling through videos and social media, absorbing tons of fragmented information until I feel dizzy. Why can’t I stop doing something that I know is harmful and doesn’t even make me feel happy?
It is more a result of habituation and psychological processes, where our brain becomes accustomed to something that is easily available and gives instant gratification, such as social media or videos. When you scroll or watch a video, your brain releases a type of "happy hormone" called dopamine, which gives a temporary feeling of well-being. However, this satisfaction is short-lived, and doing the same thing over and over again makes you more driven, but eventually it can start to cause mental or physical damage, such as dizziness or fatigue.
Breaking out of these requires mental fortitude, such as self-awareness, taking short breaks, or limiting and specifying screen time.