01/20/2026 | 5M read

Binge-Watching, Scrolling, and “Checking Out”: Do These Coping Strategies Actually Help?

What research says about modern coping habits and stress relief

Binge-Watching, Scrolling, and “Checking Out”: Do These Coping Strategies Actually Help?

When stress builds, many of us reach for the same comforts: scrolling through Instagram or TikTok, binge-watching familiar shows, or mentally checking out. These habits are often dismissed as “bad coping,” but they exist for a reason.

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