Technology Abuse

 

 

If you or a loved one is showing several of the signs below, while, or after using technology, they may be dealing with technology abuse:

 

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• Increased Anxiety

• Increased Agitation

• Increased Impulsivity 

• Increased Depression

• Escalated Anger Response 

• Increased Parent-Child conflict over limiting technology

• Lack of Socialization

• Loneliness and Isolation

• Procrastination

• Sleep Impairment

• Increased Boredom with Routine Tasks

• Increased inability to get off technology 

• Defensiveness and Secrecy around usage

• Decreased Awareness of Social Nuances

• Cognitive Delays and Digital Dementia

• Hyperactivity or Laziness/Difficulty Focusing 

• Dishonesty

• Feelings of Euphoria when using the Computer

• Lost Awareness of Time

• Attention Issues Mimicking Pseudo ADD or ADHD

• Avoidance of School work and chores

• Inability to Prioritize or Keep Schedules