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Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I'm addicted to checking my phone. Could a blocking device stop me?

Constant digital distractions hinder focus and productivity, leading to a cycle of compulsive checking and engagement with social media.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says people who stack plates and tidy up before leaving a restaurant aren't being polite - they're managing a deep anxiety about being perceived as the kind of person who leaves a mess, and the compulsion often traces back to a single childhood household rule they were never allowed to question - Silicon Canals

Compulsive tidying in public spaces often stems from childhood rules that create anxiety about how others perceive us.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says people who compulsively tidy and reorganize aren't control freaks - they learned early that the one thing they could control was the physical space around them - Silicon Canals

Compulsive tidying is a response to anxiety, rooted in a need for control and predictability in unpredictable environments.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The troubling rise of longevity fixation syndrome: I was crushed by the pressure I put on myself'

Obsessive health monitoring and rigid routines led Jason Wood to emotional collapse after a minor restaurant mishap, revealing a costly, isolating, compulsive pursuit of wellness.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I spent years meeting strangers for masochistic hook-ups. Was I a sex addict?

Suppressing sexual needs and kinks can lead to escalating compulsive behavior and eventual pursuit of compatible partners through online kink communities.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I hate this TV series I'm binge-watching, yet I'm on track to complete all 177 episodes. Why am I doing it? | Imogen West-Knights

A person compulsively rewatched nearly all 177 episodes of House during a difficult period, unable to stop despite dwindling enjoyment and recognition of problematic binge-watching.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

How I Found Spirituality in Recovery From Compulsive Sexual Behavior

A man in recovery questions God's presence and compassion amid sexual acting out, tracing compulsive behavior to poverty, fear, unsupervised childhood, and fantasy as escape.
Mental health
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Gooners Say Their Brains Are Becoming Hopelessly Hijacked by AI Smut

AI-generated adult content can lead to addictive behaviors and increasingly extreme content preferences.
Mental health
fromWIRED
9 months ago

Confessions of a Recovering AI Porn Addict

AI porn can lead to compulsive behaviors, especially for individuals predisposed to addiction, as demonstrated by personal experiences of users.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

It's One of the Most Revolting Bad Habits a Person Can Have. The Solution Is Just as Weird.

A picky pad serves as a distraction tool for individuals suffering from dermatillomania, helping to reduce compulsive skin-picking behaviors.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 year ago

Why Your Constant Phone Checking Is Digital Self-Harm

Constant distraction from phones harms mental health.
Excessive phone use is linked to anxiety and loneliness.
Reducing phone usage can exceed antidepressant effects.
Mindful scrolling can help combat compulsive behaviors.
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