Feeling of numbness after watching reels

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The feeling of mental exhaustion, numbness, and guilt after consuming excessive short-form content or gaming is likely due to dopamine overstimulation and depletion. Short videos and games provide quick dopamine hits, keeping the brain engaged in a cycle of instant gratification. However, once you stop, the brain struggles to maintain focus or motivation for less stimulating tasks, leading to a crash. This effect can be more intense for individuals with ADHD, as their brains already have difficulty regulating dopamine levels. Additionally, prolonged screen time contributes to decision fatigue, posture-related discomfort, and overall mental burnout, which can mimic the effects of a long workday or even substance withdrawal. To break this cycle, it’s important to practice mindful content consumption by setting time limits, choosing educational or engaging content, and balancing screen time with dopamine-restoring activities like exercise, social interaction, or creative work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can also help in reframing guilt, improving focus, and managing ADHD-related challenges. If you experience persistent numbness, lack of motivation, or emotional detachment, it may help to seek therapy for deeper behavioral restructuring. If you want to take online therapy sessions, connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five. I can help you work through these challenges with therapy and coping strategies.