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2.2M views3 years ago2 recommendations

Mental healthBrain and nervesAddictionStressNeuroscience

Dr. K explains the psychological and neurological mechanisms behind screen addiction and why binging digital content drains motivation for real-world tasks.

At times, we find ourselves caught in a loop where, instead of tending to our priorities, we gravitate towards platforms like YouTube or other distractions. It's essential not to castigate yourself for this tendency; after all, social media is strategically crafted to engage our attention in precisely this manner. Learn more from Dr. K in his Guide to Mental Health: bit.ly/45NirwY Not sure which module to start on? Take our quiz: bit.ly/47dGzKj Join me in an insightful exploration as I delve into the mechanisms behind this behavior—why we often veer away from tasks we need to accomplish towards these captivating digital escapes. Let's unravel the reasons, the psychology behind it, and the triggers that lead us down these distraction-filled paths. Find us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and more here: bit.ly/4qiCXR7 ▼ Timestamps ▼ ──────────── - Intro - Reddit post - Overview - Research Papers - Finding ways to make us less aware - Why do we start using technology? - Why do we continue to use technology? - So what do you do? - Acknowledge your sacrifices ──────────── DISCLAIMER Healthy Gamer is an online community and resource platform for gamers and their families. It does not provided medical services or professional counseling, and it is not a substitute for professional medical care. Our coaches are peer supporters, not professionally trained experts, and they cannot provide medical service. If you or a loved on are experiencing an emergency, please call your nation's emergency telephone number. All guests of Healthy Gamer are informed of the public, non-medical nature of the content and have expressly agreed to share their story.

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What people say. Recommended for explaining how screen time and internet addiction affect motivation, focus, and self-awareness.

faeyanpiraatin Hacker News • Recommends

On “Ask HN: How to do that you need to do but not motivated at all?”

If you are stuck in a loop of: I need to do X, but you just nope out of doing it, then feel guilty, and it is a recurring pattern then watch these two vids: - Psychiatrist Explains Why You Feel Tired All The Time: link - Why Don't You Want To Do Anything After Binging 4 Hours of Youtube Videos: link to this video
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sphin Hacker News • Recommends

On “Ask HN: I'm 40 and feel my mental ability declining. Programming seems harder”

And technology in general. There is a video by HealthyGamerGG that explains how using smartphones or computers turns off a crucial part of the brain that knows what is important and you should focus on. The longer you're in front of a screen, the more you lose awareness of yourself and what you enjoy . Taking frequent breaks away from screens is important to stay motivated and restore that drive towards meaningful things. It's sounds wishy-washy how I explained it here, but the video has a more scientific explanation of this phenomenon. link to this video
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marmetioin Hacker News • Mentions

On “Ask HN: How do you deal with information and internet addiction?”

I was thinking of the same channel, but the video "why you don't want to do anything after binging 4 hours of YouTube videos". link to this video
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