However, the thumb of Thang, a pharmaceutical representative in Ho Chi Minh City, has not rested for a second. It continuously and unconsciously scrolls short videos on TikTok and Facebook platforms, from the moment he entered the cafe until he left.

"Many times when I'm not in a good mood, I scroll even more, as if by reflex," Thang shared, describing the feeling of being drawn in, much like someone falling into a state of ambiguity and stupor. "The more I watch, the more tired I feel, and my mind goes blank, but even if I put my phone away for five minutes, my hand automatically reaches for it again."

For many, this addiction infiltrates even the most private spaces and devastates their sleep. Sang, 28, a communications specialist, used to reward himself with 15-20 minutes of phone scrolling before bed to relieve pressure after a long workday. However, the boundaries of his self-control quickly blurred as he was constantly drawn into sensational "drama" and exposé videos.

"Initially, I only intended to watch a few clips, but when I looked up at the clock, startled, it was already 2-3 AM," Sang recounted. Every night he scrolled on his phone was a night of insomnia, his mind stressed from contemplating the useless content he had just watched. Sang's next day began with fatigue, forgetfulness, and a sluggish, lifeless body.