In today’s digital world usage of mobile phone is become so necessary that it is almost impossible for one to avoid this device, from enjoying online contents ( Tiktok , Netflix, Facebook) to business activities ( Online Banking, online earning, Digital Freelancing ) we use mobile phones 24/7 with no age limits but we don’t know that this screen experience can cause us many problems.
1. The Digital Dependency:
Modern humans dependency on mobile for finance, health, communication and entertainment is due, however this dependency give rise to our screen time which puts us in a simulation where every like every notification releases dopamine in small amount the same neurotransmitter which is linked to addiction and pleasure.
Side Effects of high mobile usage:
2. Effects on mental health:
Research shows that High screen usage of mobile phones can cause serious mental issues and triggers stress and anxiety by making a person lazy and lonely, the urge to stay updated, quick reply, and the maintaining of online presence cause schedule disturbance which triggers stress booster hormones.
3: Result in Mood Swings:
When people get positive feedback of their social media presence they hit a small amount of dopamine and feel happy but when they can’t get the expected amount of positive feedback they feel low and frustrated which changes their mood and emotions in no time.
4: Cut downs real life connection.
Mobile phone replace in person communications which lacks emotional aspects of a communication which is the most essential part of a face to face interaction.
Conclusion:
The addiction of screen is like the any other addiction which harms our mental health and our daily life.
How to Fix this ?
- Set screen limits.
- avoid feeling jealous of people’s fake luxury life you see on social media.
- Don’t let your mobile to stop you from sleeping when you need to sleep.
- Read Books instead of excessive mobile usage.
- focus on physical life avoid the digital simulation life.
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