We all know we’re overstimulated and want to stop, but we can’t. We use app blockers, throw our phones away, and build rigid routines. But none of it works because we’re solving symptoms not the root cause. The root is our inability and cowardice to face ourselves, the thoughts, feelings and the pain that comes along. So we indulge in excessive... See more
Devansh Tomarsubstack.comDevansh Tomar (@devanshtomar)
Escapism, The Modern Tool of Choice
The desire to escape from reality is more prevalent than ever.
Whether it’s through our smartphones, computers or TV’s, which provide us with various forms of entertainment, escapism has become an omnipresent part of our daily lives.... See more
instagram.comThe fear of missing out keeps us tethered to technologies that deplete us—ironically making us actually miss out on the things that really matter
Gideon Heugh • How to unburden yourself: a guide to escaping overstimulation
Digital addiction isn’t a phone problem.
It’s an emotion regulation problem.
People use their devices as a way to avoid stress or unpleasant feelings.
To break the addiction, you have to have a different way to recover from stress and regulate your... See more
Julie Fratantonisubstack.com