Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology

Byte Me: Digital Addiction


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Technology addictions, also commonly known as digital addictions or internet addictions, are often overlooked due to the acceptance that society has placed on using digital devices.  Technology addictions often go unnoticed by loved ones because the addicted individual may appear as though they are tending to something important such as work-related tasks on their digital device, when in reality hiding behind the screen is something extraneous.  When a technological problem does develop and is noticed it is often not viewed as being an imminent risk akin to an addiction to alcohol or drugs because not only is it more acceptable, but it is also not viewed as being acute or deadly.  Despite these beliefs, pathological technology use can indeed be pervasive and detrimental to one’s health and wellbeing.  In a growing digital age there is a rapid expansion of digital use and subsequent potential for problematic pathological technology use to ensue. Tune in and learn all about how to recognize and control digital addition!
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