Technology, Social Media, and OCD: Is Your Screen Making it Worse?

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

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Welcome to episode 428 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast! Today, we delve into the intricate relationship between OCD, anxiety, and technology. Join us as we explore how social media and screen time can influence anxiety and OCD symptoms, often without us even realizing it.

We start with a thought-provoking quote by Christian Luce Lange: "Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master." This sets the stage for a deep dive into how our daily interactions with phones and laptops might be exacerbating compulsive behaviors. From doom scrolling on TikTok to the pitfalls of cyberchondria, we examine the subtle ways technology feeds into OCD cycles.

We also discuss practical strategies for managing tech use, such as setting rules and understanding the role of dopamine in our digital habits. Insights from research papers and expert opinions provide a well-rounded perspective on this pressing issue.

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References

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9407245/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26429148/

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2021/aug/22/how-digital-media-turned-us-all-into-dopamine-addicts-and-what-we-can-do-to-break-the-cycle

https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/how-social-media-can-trigger-ocd-and-ways-to-respond

Disclaimer:

Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.