If you were born after 1990 you probably grew up with a great deal of technology in your life. You were probably given a handheld video game as a kid to keep you busy when you were bored. You more than likely had a game console that you used with other siblings, family member or alone. Chances are high it may have been a go to activity after school or when your homework was done if you had limits set by your parents.

Then you discovered that you had a cell phone and now had 24/7, anywhere any time access to these things. It is not surprising that this has become a problem in our world today. When we are exposed to anything that over stimulates the pleasure center of the brain, there is a great risk for addiction. If that word seems impossible, just remember that as human beings if we do pleasurable activities for long periods of time we tend to get hooked – and what once was the answer to a problem, is now the problem.

Although many people refuse to accept that becoming “screen dependent” or a “problematic digital user” is an issue ask yourself if you suffer from one or more of these issues:

• Gaming or being online for hours at a time.
• Binge-viewing others playing games.
• Staying up all night and not dealing with responsibilities during the day.
• Engaging in social media or other virtual activities for much longer than planned.
• Losing interest in school, work, hobbies, social life, or spending time with friends.

If you know you are struggling to control your video game and internet use and you feel like you are losing the struggle, please reach out for help. At Spectrum Recovery Solutions we can help you get your life back. Click below to schedule an appointment.