Technology Addictions

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Navigating the digital deluge in an era where technology and Wi-Fi are omnipresent, our lives have become entwined in technology.  From the convenience of mobile phones to the innovations of smartwatches, and the astonishing capabilities of AI, these technological leaps have revolutionized our daily existence, enhanced efficiency and simplifying complex tasks.

As we embrace the digital age, our reliance on technology grows exponentially. The allure of instant communication and infinite knowledge at our fingertips is intoxicating. Yet, this constant engagement with devices can lead to a form of addiction and digital dependency not only reshapes our habits but also our neural pathways of mind and how we live.

If your hooked and can’t break free from technology addiction. Hypnotherapy can help with addiction and is very effective to reducing attachment to technology giving you peace of mind.

Here’s how hypnotherapy can help with technology addiction to understand the about attachment and show how to work though the level of control.

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Social Media Addiction

The attachment to social media can easily get out of control with you reacting to every ping on the phone to see what the notification is facebook or new video on tik tok. Are you getting caught up with scrolling in bed endless hours and nothing to show for it?

Social media addiction is a behavioral condition where individuals feel compelled to use social media platforms excessively, leading to negative impacts on their lives.

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Nomophobia

Mobile phones are a wonderful advancement in technology and having access to the the internet in the palm of your hand is a very poweful tool. It can have you hooked on rush from the dopmaine. Turning you into tech junkie with each swipe, like and tweet losing yourself in the device. This specfic phobia is about not having access to your mobile phone or to mobile phone services.

This fear based phobia is about being out of mobile phone contact, out of range having no bars or unable to use your device. As a result this creates a sence of anxiety and panic attacks.

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Cyberchondria

When individuals frequently turn to Google or other online sources seeking advice about health and medical information. At times, this can lead to a phobic condition with excessive concern about health that is fueled by online searches.

This behavior can become compulsive and share similarities with addiction, as the search for information often results in increased anxiety and an insatiable need for reassurance or answers about health concerns.

Hypnotherapy sessions are one on one held at the Sunshine Coast clinic, phone or online. Session prices can be found in the FAQ section.