So in some way, the scrolling helps with some symptoms of deeper issues that would take time and great work to repair.

I get it, but will it lead into a situation like a drug where you need more and more to deal with the symptoms? Maybe not, but it is always worth considering whether it is better to deal with a problem now that might not grow, or wait until later when it is huge.

Sometimes it gets me over the rough patches to some nicer weather in my head too.

Isn't this what gardening is for :P