More Americans are finding it harder to live without their smartphones. The constant need to be connected is becoming mainstream.
But limiting your smart phone use may improve your mood.
Researchers from Korea University found that “the overuse of smartphones and the internet is creating a chemical imbalance in the bran that leads to anxiety and depression within the user.”
If you’re struggling to give up your smartphone, there are small steps you can take to limit its control.
Don’t sleep with it next to your bed.
Turn it off.
Leave the phone at your house while you go outside and exercise.
If you have a substantial addiction to your smartphone, seek out a counselor.
Source: Smartphone addiction causing depression and anxiety
Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
But limiting your smart phone use may improve your mood.
Researchers from Korea University found that “the overuse of smartphones and the internet is creating a chemical imbalance in the bran that leads to anxiety and depression within the user.”
If you’re struggling to give up your smartphone, there are small steps you can take to limit its control.
Don’t sleep with it next to your bed.
Turn it off.
Leave the phone at your house while you go outside and exercise.
If you have a substantial addiction to your smartphone, seek out a counselor.
Source: Smartphone addiction causing depression and anxiety
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Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
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