There are several traits that both social media obsessives and compulsive gamers share, which are similar to the traits that is shared to traits of addictions to food, drugs, alcohol, gambling, and more.
“As with alcohol, drugs, processed food and gambling, electronic media consumption is subject to the principle of hormesis—or more simply, “stimulation.” Stimulants often provide beneficial effects at low doses, harmful ones at high doses. Consumption runs along a spectrum from occasional, beneficial use to relieve boredom and boost morale—the digital equivalent of a coffee break—to heavy, escapist use that harms self and others. Clinicians differ over whether to call the latter condition internet addiction, internet addiction disorder, internet use disorder, pathological internet use disorder, or something else entirely. They do, however, discern a common denominator. The heaviest users are those who have come to strongly prefer recreational life online as a way of tuning out IRL (in real life) hassles. ” (1)
However, video games keep us entertained and minds off of any stress; while social media keeps us in the know of what’s going on and to be more sociable. So play video games! Use social media!
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1.) https://www.newsweek.com/compulsive-gamers-social-media-obsessives-addictive-traits-1443439
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