What happens when you pause your menty b to scroll through memes? Contrary to popular belief, it can actually be a huge help for your mental health! That’s right, that meme you just forwarded to your bestie because it made your smirk and think, «omg that is so us,» maybe have just changed your brain chemistry, in a good way. 

We are not talking about the Sisyphus-esque trend of doomscrolling. That is a vice too hard to control, because there is no end. Your «for you» page was designed to keep you on there for as long as possible. However, that isn’t the memes’ fault. These silly little images on the internet with witty remarks scrolled across them are actually helpful, if you know how to use them. I’ve said this many times before, but it’s worth pushing as much as possible: These finite lists of memes are important! They give you that quick hit of dopamine that you seek when you start to scroll, but then it ends. You get what you came for, and then you must go and continue on with your life. It’s all about balance, bestie!