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CompromisedCEO t1_j5mzmbl wrote

It's likely not the interaction but rather the constant bombardment of notifications, prompts, incoming flow of information and the like.

You become I won't say addicted but use to, accustomed to high input of information which can cause discomfort when it is taken away.

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ebolaRETURNS t1_j5o8lo1 wrote

I agree: my attention declined with smartphone notifications in a way that it did not with just messageboards or facebook on desktop.

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Simplicityobsessed t1_j5orwh9 wrote

Behavioral addictions exist & are every bit as valid.

My mother growing up was literally addicted to video games. She would be anxious if away from them for too long. When the computer didn’t work she had a melt down.

It’s not the same as a chemical dependence but it’s the same brain structures involved.

I feel like we are heading to societal addiction if we don’t change things now- i always think I’m bad… but then I see friends & everybody is on their phone… dead silent.

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ATownStomp t1_j5pbdsx wrote

If this website is any indicator, you can become addicted to confrontation and outrage. It certainly affects my day-to-day.

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