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Screen Addiction is when screen use becomes so compulsive that it leads to impaired daily functioning in terms of productivity, social relationships, physical health, or emotional well-being.
Signs and symptoms
- screen time interferes with daily activities
- you are spending more time with virtual friends than real people
- screen time is the main activity that brings you happiness
- screens are a primary cause of conflict in the home
- spending more and more time online
- the quality of your work has suffered
- you feel agitated if you leave your phone at home
- you get very little physical exercise
- family and friends complain about the amount of time you spend online
- you've tried to cut back on your screen use without success
- depression
- dishonesty
- feelings of guilt
- anxiety
- feelings of euphoria when using the computer
- inability to prioritize or keep schedules
- isolation
- no sense of time
- defensiveness
- avoidance of work
- agitation
- mood swings
- fear
- loneliness
- boredom with routine tasks
- procrastination
Sources
https://www.psycom.net/iadcriteria.html
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/10-signs-of-screen-addiction.html
