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'Unwinding' with screens might actually make you more stressed. Here are 4 things to try instead

Idk, doesn't seem to actually be about screens themselves and more about multitasking or what we watch on the screens.

Don't know how to do fancy quoting but this is the conclusion from the article:

Evidence suggests that mental relief comes not from adding new coping strategies, but from reducing the number of demands placed on the brain.

Here are some evidence-based strategies that support genuine restoration:

  • Reduce digital multitasking, such as using your phone while watching television. This lowers stress and cognitive strain.

  • Limit task-switching and interruptions. This improves focus and reduces cognitive fatigue.

  • Spend time in low-stimulation environments, including quiet spaces and outdoor settings. This supports mood and emotional well-being.

  • Unwind with analog or low-novelty activities, such as reading print, journaling, gentle movement, or device-free walking. These pastimes allow mental engagement without overload.

The goal is to intentionally reduce mental load, not to abandon all digital devices.

To improve well-being in our overstimulated society, it’s important to understand the difference between feeling as though you are unwinding and actually allowing your brain and body to recover.

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The ADHD Iceberg

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Just because you see all the jokes don't assume he's doomed. If he's still a kid he has even more time to learn to manage his adhd better.

Be patient with him and help him figure out how to deal with stuff in a way that works for him. And help him learn how to handle emotions.

Plenty of people with adhd can still live good lives, even if they can struggle with some stuff.

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I've got misophonia and this sounds like hell. My microwave beeps 6 times, which is 5 too many in my opinion. But hey at least it makes me rush to the microwave and open it asap to shut it up.

Edit: actually, lately I've just been standing by it waiting instead of doing other stuff. I hate forgetting about it and then getting severe discomfort from the beeps.

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I mean did he show everyone his dick without asking if they wanted to see it though? That's what I meant by likely getting arrested if doing it irl, comparing it to sending dick pics.

But ye I guess at fraternity parties it's a different vibe.