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Social media addiction<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Social media addiction is an emotional or psychological dependency that a person may have on viewing and using social media<\/a> in an uncontrolled manner. Often, this addiction is not recognized by people, spending more than 4 hours a day on their social media.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does social media affect your brain?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Because of the effect it has on the brain, social media<\/a> create both emotional and psychological addiction. According to a recent study from Harvard University, the use of social media activates the same part of the brain that also lights up when taking a narcotic substance. The reward area in the brain and its chemical messenger pathways influence decisions and feelings. When someone experiences something rewarding or uses a narcotic substance, neurons in the brain's main dopamine-producing areas are activated, and dopamine levels increase. So, when you're scrolling or watching different videos on social media, your brain interprets it as a positive signal, as if something good is happening to you. As a result, you continue to use them uncontrollably for long hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognizing a social media addiction<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although many people use social media regularly, very few are truly addicted. To determine if you're at risk of developing a social media addiction, ask yourself these 6 questions:<\/span><\/p>\n