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Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I'm addicted to checking my phone. Could a blocking device stop me?

Constant digital distractions hinder focus and productivity, leading to a cycle of compulsive checking and engagement with social media.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says people who stack plates and tidy up before leaving a restaurant aren't being polite - they're managing a deep anxiety about being perceived as the kind of person who leaves a mess, and the compulsion often traces back to a single childhood household rule they were never allowed to question - Silicon Canals

Compulsive tidying in public spaces often stems from childhood rules that create anxiety about how others perceive us.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Psychology says people who compulsively tidy and reorganize aren't control freaks - they learned early that the one thing they could control was the physical space around them - Silicon Canals

Compulsive tidying is a response to anxiety, rooted in a need for control and predictability in unpredictable environments.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The troubling rise of longevity fixation syndrome: I was crushed by the pressure I put on myself'

Obsessive health monitoring and rigid routines led Jason Wood to emotional collapse after a minor restaurant mishap, revealing a costly, isolating, compulsive pursuit of wellness.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I spent years meeting strangers for masochistic hook-ups. Was I a sex addict?

Suppressing sexual needs and kinks can lead to escalating compulsive behavior and eventual pursuit of compatible partners through online kink communities.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

I hate this TV series I'm binge-watching, yet I'm on track to complete all 177 episodes. Why am I doing it? | Imogen West-Knights

A person compulsively rewatched nearly all 177 episodes of House during a difficult period, unable to stop despite dwindling enjoyment and recognition of problematic binge-watching.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

How I Found Spirituality in Recovery From Compulsive Sexual Behavior

A man in recovery questions God's presence and compassion amid sexual acting out, tracing compulsive behavior to poverty, fear, unsupervised childhood, and fantasy as escape.
Mental health
fromFuturism
9 months ago

Gooners Say Their Brains Are Becoming Hopelessly Hijacked by AI Smut

AI-generated adult content can lead to addictive behaviors and increasingly extreme content preferences.
Mental health
fromWIRED
9 months ago

Confessions of a Recovering AI Porn Addict

AI porn can lead to compulsive behaviors, especially for individuals predisposed to addiction, as demonstrated by personal experiences of users.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

It's One of the Most Revolting Bad Habits a Person Can Have. The Solution Is Just as Weird.

A picky pad serves as a distraction tool for individuals suffering from dermatillomania, helping to reduce compulsive skin-picking behaviors.
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