Stop Doomscrolling in 30 Seconds

Other apps block your screen. neboo resets your brain.
One button, one breath, one micro-habit — and the urge is gone.
No account. No tracking. Free forever.

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✓ 30 science-backed exercises ✓ Zero data collected ✓ Works offline ✓ Free forever

Why Blocking Doesn't Work

Blockers Fight the Symptom

Blocking Instagram doesn't fix why you opened it. The urge stays. You'll just switch to Twitter, YouTube, or Reddit.

Willpower Runs Out

Every blocker assumes you have infinite discipline. But after a stressful day, you'll just disable the timer. That's not a you-problem — it's a design problem.

You Need a Reset, Not a Cage

Doomscrolling isn't a discipline problem — it's your brain seeking stimulation. neboo gives it what it actually needs: 30 seconds of calm, focus, and completion.

How it Works

No setup. No configuration. No rules to define.
neboo works in 5 steps — and the first one is just noticing.

1

Feel the Urge

You notice you're doomscrolling. Open neboo instead.

2

Choose Your Mood

Tell us how you feel: bored, stressed, tired, or anxious.

3

30s Neural Reset

A guided breathing exercise activates your prefrontal cortex.

4

Micro-Habit

One of 30 science-backed exercises to anchor you in reality.

5

Track Your Impact

See how you feel after. Build streaks. Reclaim your time.

30 Exercises. One for Every Moment.

Each micro-habit targets a specific neurological pathway. neboo randomly selects one based on your mood — so it never gets repetitive.

Box Breathing

Regulates your autonomic nervous system in 4 cycles

Peripheral Vision

Activates parasympathetic response in 10 seconds

Butterfly Hug

Bilateral stimulation processes accumulated stress

Vagus Nerve Hum

Throat vibrations activate your calming nerve

Finger-Thumb Tap

Sequential motor task resets your frontal lobe

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

Sensory anchoring breaks the dopamine loop

Alternate Nostril

Balances left and right brain hemisphere activity

Bilateral Leg Tap

Cross-body movement interrupts rumination

+ 22 more exercises, each with a scientific explanation.

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The Neuroscience Behind neboo

Doomscrolling isn't a willpower problem — it's a neuroscience problem. Your amygdala hijacks your prefrontal cortex, and your dopamine system keeps you scrolling for the next hit. Blockers ignore this. neboo addresses it directly.

Prefrontal Cortex

Doomscrolling bypasses your rational brain. Our 30-second intervention reactivates the prefrontal cortex — your center for conscious decisions.

Amygdala Response

Sensational content triggers fight-or-flight. Guided breathing reduces amygdala activity and shifts your nervous system to rest-and-digest.

Dopamine Loop

Infinite scroll exploits variable-ratio reinforcement. neboo breaks this loop by providing a satisfying micro-completion — without the crash.

Not Another Blocker

Screen Time Apps

  • ✗ Block apps before you open them
  • ✗ Need 10 minutes of setup and rules
  • ✗ €3.99/month to unlock all features
  • ✗ Require VPN profiles & system access
  • ✗ Punish you with guilt and restrictions
  • ✗ Dashboard with Focus Scores and Gems

neboo

  • ✓ Reset your brain after you notice
  • ✓ One button. Zero configuration
  • ✓ Everything free. No premium tier
  • ✓ Runs in your browser. No permissions
  • ✓ Reward you with calm and completion
  • ✓ Close the app and live your life

Your Data Stays Yours

🔒 All data stored locally on your device 🛡 No account or sign-up required 👁 No analytics, no tracking cookies 📡 Works completely offline

Frequently Asked Questions

How does neboo stop doomscrolling?
neboo uses a 30-second neuroscience-based intervention: guided breathing to activate your prefrontal cortex, followed by one of 30 micro-habits that ground you in reality. It doesn't block anything — it rewires the urge.
Is neboo really free?
Yes, completely free. No premium tier, no in-app purchases, no subscription. neboo is built as a public health tool, not a business.
Do I need to create an account?
No. neboo works without any account, email, or personal information. Just open it and use it.
Does neboo track my data?
No. All your progress data (streaks, mood entries) is stored locally on your device. Nothing is sent to any server. We can't see your data even if we wanted to.
Does it work offline?
Yes. neboo is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works completely offline once installed. No internet connection needed.
Is there a Chrome Extension?
Yes! The neboo Chrome Extension lets you break the scroll loop right at your desk. Available for free in the Chrome Web Store.
What's the science behind the 30-second reset?
The intervention combines Box Breathing (proven to reduce amygdala activity) with grounding micro-habits based on somatic experiencing, bilateral stimulation, and vagal toning. Each exercise targets a specific neurological pathway.

Ready to Break the Scroll?

30 seconds. That's all it takes to reclaim your focus.

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