How can I avoid excessive use of cell phones, technology, the Internet, video games, or other devices in the modern world we live in? How can you tell if your behavior is normal or addictive? After all, everyone uses them!
The constant notifications, the brain reward from getting likes or immediate feedback from unlocking challenges in your video game, the social acceptance of feeling part of something, and the release of dopamine… keep you hooked until it becomes addictive.
➔ You experience anxiety whenever you are separated from that device or have to stop playing to do other things…
➔ You feel a need to stay connected that is stronger than you
➔ You suffer from concentration problems and difficulty completing tasks because you get distracted by that technological device or video game.
➔ You have trouble sleeping or maintaining a healthy routine and find yourself playing or stuck on the device…
➔ Your self-esteem has come to depend on online validation to feel good about yourself.
➔ You spend hours and hours, even neglecting work, other activities, or even eating…
➔ Your interpersonal interactions have decreased, making it difficult to connect with others in real life and leading to social isolation…
➔ You truly believe it is an integral part of you from which you cannot detach.
It is an illness that is increasingly controlling your life. You can use devices, play games, and stay updated with new technologies without depending on them.
Don’t be afraid; recognizing your addiction won’t cause you to lose your social connections. Face it with the help of professionals who will ensure that doesn’t happen to you.
Psychological help is 100% necessary. In some cases, it is essential to complement it with psychopharmacological treatment.
We have a highly qualified and experienced medical and psychological team specializing in addictions to mobile phones, social media, the internet, and video games.
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