Many people and parents are concerned about the addiction to
technology in our society. The adverse effects of technology has become more in
the forefront in the past several years. Internet gaming disorder is now
becoming a real diagnosis.
Gaming, online, social media, TV, and other online
addictions can cause changes in our brain. These changes affect sleep,
emotional disturbances, withdrawal symptoms, crashes, depression, anxiety,
obsession, compulsion, and much more.
This tech addiction gives us the false high and affects healthy
relationships. What are you and your
children's daily usage, other than work and school activities? Be honest with
yourself and your children’s usage!
Light usage: 1-2 hours per day
Moderate use: 2-4 hours per day
Heavy use: 4-6 hours
per day
Severe: greater than 6 hours per day
There are several apps that you can put on your device(s)
that track your usage, and many people are shocked at the amount that you are
on your devices!
Take control Tips:
• Experience
nature- get out and go for a walk
• Get moving-get
out and do some exercise
• Free and creative
play and activities- stimulate your right brain with imagination
• Good sleep
hygiene – turn off the tech and devices in the bedrooms
• Practice
mindfulness- breathing, yoga, meditation
• Dim the bright
lights, and decrease the blue light
• Have an
electronic fast, screen freeze times ‘Screen Free Zones’ such as at dinner
• Practice good
posture
• Get adjusted!
Dr. Joelle Johnson is located at 142 Erickson Drive, Red
Deer www.family1stchiro.ca
403-347-3261.
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