After the spread of a number of reports of disasters and deaths due to some games and applications, many psychiatrists warned of cases of digital addiction, describing it as just as dangerous as drugs, while calling for the need to identify ways to prevent children and adults from consuming time on such applications.
Simple solutions to face digital addiction
According to the Indian site "gadgets 360", Samir Barik, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences at Fortis Healthcare, said that the most important thing people should do is to maintain a balance between work life, leisure life and social participation, and get enough sleep because it is necessary.
He also recommended that adults stay away from the phone for four hours every week so that they do not fall into the trap of his addiction, explaining that in the event that some people find it difficult to give up the phone for the duration of that material, then they should realize that there is a problem and hasten to solve it.
Sandeep Vohra, a senior counselor in psychiatry, explained that people who are addicted to using such applications show "withdrawal symptoms," which are in the form of constantly thinking about devices, or feeling anxious and disturbed sleep when trying to stop using them.
"If you have a digital addiction, the evidence indicates that you really tend to cut out from your normal routine," Vohra said.
How to discover that you suffer from addiction digital
Symptoms of digital addiction appear in many people in the form of neglect by themselves, to the point of reaching their personal hygiene, distancing themselves from society, people and their families, and stopping thinking about their responsibilities, and they may also suffer from depression, anxiety, insomnia and difficulty concentrating.
Children can also be exposed to digital addiction due to their use of smartphones and other gaming devices.
Signs of child addiction and treatment
Parents should start worrying about their children when they notice their excessive indulgence in phone use and refuse to actually communicate, so children should be encouraged to be social and develop their hobbies, learn to play sports, as well as read and meet friends and family, rather than spending time on the phone.
It is also very important to have a dialogue between parents and children, with the need to prevent children from using the phone a lot, and if they do not respond, it is best to consult a mental health professional.
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