Coping With Technology-Induced Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, nervousness, worrying thoughts, or apprehension. It can cause physical symptoms such as nausea and increased blood pressure and affect how you feel. The symptoms can range from mild to severe which can affect everyday life. Anxiety has become extremely common and the National Institute of Mental Health has reported that more than 19 million Americans between the ages of 18 to 54 suffer from anxiety disorders. No matter what level of anxiety you are feeling our psychologist in Huntington, NY, Dr. Joel Kuppersmith, can help you understand and work through your anxiety.

How Is Technology Connected To Anxiety?

Do you ever panic if you’ve misplaced your phone, left your phone at home, or had a feeling that your phone has vibrated when it hasn’t? These are all situations where you may find yourself feeling panicked and show symptoms of anxiety. Technology has allowed for separation anxiety due to the attachment that we have to our devices. If you are constantly checking to see how many likes a photo or post has gotten or stared at those three dots waiting for someone to text you back, then you are creating a feeling of anticipation. That feeling of anticipation can lead to anxiousness, sadness, or even anger which all happens in a matter of moments. With our psychologist in Huntington, NY, Dr. Joel Kuppersmith, we can help you understand your feelings in order to devise a treatment plan specifically for you.

How You Can Reduce Anxiety.

Here are some tips you should practice if you are experiencing anxiety due to technology:

• Take a break from your phone – Experiencing more face-to-face interactions will allow you to practice and build emotional resilience, coping, as well as social-emotional communication.
• Monitor yourself – Keep track of how often you check your social media accounts and smartphone. This will make you more aware of how often you use your phone.
• Set reminders for yourself to unplug digitally – Reminding yourself to be present in the moment will help you to increase overall happiness and less dependent on your device.

There have been several studies conducted that concluded that people who spend more time on their phones and social media sites, experienced more anxiety as opposed to people who spent more time with face-to-face interactions. Our psychologist in Huntington, NY can help you overcome your anxiety through a variety of talk therapy techniques. Our goal is to reframe emotional feelings and mood states to help you manage your anxiety. Contact us today to get the support you need.

Summary

Service Type

Psychologist

Provider Name

Joel Kuppersmith PHD,

177 Main St. ,Huntington,NY-11743,
Telephone No.631-595-0754

Area

Huntington, NY

Description

No matter what level of anxiety you are feeling our Huntington psychologist, Dr. Joel Kuppersmith, can help you understand and work through your anxiety.