Why Doomscrolling Hooks You, How Good Intentions Backfire, and Dan’s Therapy Window Confession

🛑 Doomscrolling feels productive, thoughtful gestures can still miss the mark, and yes, even therapists sometimes get distracted by what’s happening outside the window.

💡 Why do we keep taking in more stress than we can use, and what does that reveal about attention, care, and being human?

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why doomscrolling can feel hard to stop even when it makes you feel worse

✔️ What an AITA fast food conflict reveals about intention, planning, and invisible labor

✔️ What Dan’s window confession says about attention, presence, and real-life therapy

🌱 You do not need perfect focus or perfect instincts to show up well. You need awareness, repair, and a willingness to come back.

📅 Need support? Veritas Psychology Partners offers telehealth in 43 states, including New York. Schedule here: https://www.veritaspp.com/schedule

Meet the Team:

🧠 Dr. Dan Kessler: https://www.veritaspp.com/dnk

🌿 Dr. Gayle MacBride: https://www.veritaspp.com/ghm

🎙️ Kelley: https://kbvoiceovers.com

🎙️ Michael MacBride (host) → http://www.michaelmacbride.com

About our experts:

Dr. Dan Kessler is a psychologist at Veritas Psychology Partners who specializes in sleep, anxiety, men’s issues, relationships, and practical, evidence-based strategies for change.

Dr. Gayle MacBride is a psychologist at Veritas Psychology Partners who specializes in sleep, women’s mental health, PTSD, depression, and emotionally intelligent care for high-achieving adults.

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