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MENTAL HEALTH

Stuck to a screen always? Here are 5 pretty

serious disadvantages of binge watching
Binge culture may be fun, but you should be aware of the side effects binge watching can
have on your mental health.

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We curl up, grab some snacks and cold drinks, and sit down to binge-watch our favourite
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shows – that’s probably how you spend your weekend. Isn’t it? The streaming era has
changed the way we live, bringing entertainment to millions of viewers whenever and
wherever they want it, day or night. Many people enjoy it because it relieves boredom. But
when we want more, we become less healthy. Yes, there are many side effects of binge
watching on your overall health, particularly your mental health.

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Binge watching is a common behaviour now. According to a NetQix survey, 61 percent of

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HealthShots spoke to Dr Jyoti Kapoor, Senior Psychiatrist and Founder, Manasthali, about the
side effects of binge watching.

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She says, “Binge watching generates a pseudo-addiction to the show because it is an

addictive behaviour. One begins to grapple with how much time one spends watching
television. When asked to stop, a person may become hostile, irritable, or dif5cult in an
attempt to conceal their addiction.”

Here are 5 drawbacks of binge watching:

1. It can make you feel lonely

Binge watching is a great way to unwind and disconnect from the world whenever you need
a break. However, watching a show continuously can make you feel isolated, according to
Dr. Kapoor. It is a phenomenon that can reduce the likelihood of socialising in person in your
spare time. As a result, you may become estranged from your family and friends.

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2. Insomnia
Sleep is critical to human health. And when it is compromised, it can lead to a variety of
health problems. “Binge watching can throw off your sleep schedule,” says Dr. Kapoor.
According to a study published in PubMed Central, binge watching can have a negative
impact on your overall health, increasing your risk of mood disturbance, fatigue, and
insomnia. Ladies, planning ahead of time can help you avoid sleep deprivation. So keep an
eye out.

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3. Cognitive issues
Long periods of time spent in front of a screen on mobile phones and passively consuming
content can increase the risk of cognitive decline. This can leave you feeling tired for days
and impair your ability to process and think about any new information.

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4. It causes depression
Watching too much TV is easily caused by a lack of planning when beginning to watch it.
This can lead to fatigue. Furthermore, fatigue negates the stress-reduction bene5ts of binge
watching and replaces them with an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Researchers
from the University of Texas at Austin discovered a strong link between binge-watching,
depression, and loneliness in one study.

5. Mood disturbance and behaviour changes

People binge watch for relaxation, especially on the weekends and when they have free
time. Continuous binge watching, on the other hand, can cause serious mood disruption and
behavioural changes. That is why you should set time limits to avoid too much time spent
with screens.

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What’s the solution?

Dr Kapoor says, “It’s critical to set a restriction on how much you can view after a speci5c
number of episodes. Turn off the television and do something else when you’ve hit your limit.
Make watching TV a social occasion. You can also invite your friends or family members to
keep the communication alive.”

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Home / Mind / Mental Health / Can taking breaks help you get rid of mental exhaustion? An expert says YES!

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Can taking breaks help you get rid of mental

exhaustion? An expert says YES!
Try taking breaks from work to relieve mental exhaustion and stress, just as you would sleep
to refresh your body.

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Do you eagerly wait for your lunch break so you can get some relaxing time from your hectic
schedule? If that’s the case, this is one of the techniques that might help you deal with your
mental exhaustion and stress. How? This technique, according to mental health experts, can
help you recharge your energy and improve your overall well-being.

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While it is evident that breaks are refreshing, it is less clear that they might truly aid in
mental health improvement. To assist you, Health Shots spoke with Dr. Sonal Anand,
Psychiatrist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, Mumbai, about the indicators of mental
exhaustion and whether or not taking breaks can help.

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Can taking breaks reduce the level of stress?

It’s always a good idea to take a vacation from a hectic routine. It’s because taking a break
allows you to heal and relax, allowing you to better prepare for stressful situations,
especially if you’re losing focus and concentration. According to Dr Anand, “Taking a break is
like restarting the system. It can help you regain focus and enhance productivity. During
breaks, new ideas can come up spontaneously. It promotes physical relaxation as well as
more rational thinking.” Indeed, regular breaks can help you avoid overthinking and
procrastinating, which all together can lead to stress and frustration.

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Apart from that, you should take breaks from social media if you have been using it
excessively because it is also one of the leading causes of stress nowadays. Also, avoid
multitasking at all costs, as it is a major source of stress and mental tiredness.

5 symptoms of mental exhaustion:

1. Fatigue
Feeling tired all the time? Well, you can feel physical fatigue when you are stressed out.
Energy levels can go down and sometimes you can have dif5culty doing even routine things.

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2. Sleep difWculties
Insomnia is commonly seen in people who are stressed out. According to Dr Anand,
“Dif5culty falling asleep or early awakening followed by inability to sleep again are the two
patterns noticed.” On the other hand, hypersomnia and feeling drowsy during the day are
also signs of stress.

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3. Feeling anxious or on the edge

Your sympathetic nervous system (5ght to Qight mode) might be triggered by mental
tiredness or exhaustion. Due to this, one can feel anxiety, palpitations, or even a sense of
panic. These symptoms and indicators are also linked to depression. And, as a result of the
whole scenario, low con5dence is common.

4. Having difWculty controlling emotions

Experiencing anger or frustration that is expressed more frequently might be an indication of
stress. People dealing with mental exhaustion may exhibit impatient behaviour and
aggressive outbursts more often. Because of a low frustration tolerance, smoking or drinking,
may become more prevalent.

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5. Feeling the burnout

Millennials are experiencing burnout at alarming rates, and it’s taking a toll on people’s
mental and physical health. Dr Anand says, “When burnout occurs, one can lose focus on the
task at hand or be less productive. Meeting deadlines can become a dif5cult task.” Burnout
can lead to unhealthy eating habits, fatigue, irritation, increased anxiety and worry, and a
lack of motivation.

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