I think people are aware of when they're Doomscrolling[0]. Do they need their devices to remind them of excessive screentime? That depends on what info they're consuming. I deliberately follow and subscribe to positive and uplifting content, and people. There are plenty of groups on Facebook, and lists on Twitter that have nothing but inspirational messages and content to make you Think Different™ about your life. I have two news apps on my device that I check daily just to keep tabs on current events. I deliberately train my feeds not to have news-type content because once I've read the news, I don't need to see it popup in my feeds again throughout the day.
> I deliberately train my feeds not to have news-type content because once I've read the news, I don't need to see it popup in my feeds again throughout the day.
Sad that we have to train the feed on our apps to be more positive. I'm happy that you found a way to beat the system but I believe some people do have a negative relationship that feels "out of their control" with their phones and the internet. I think apple wants people to always have a positive relationship with their devices and promoting healthier habits on their devices is a step to keep iOS users happy.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomscrolling