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7 ways to reduce your screen time, according to a psychologist

will soon become an officially recognized form of addiction among psychologists.

Brouillette said that in addition to the physical signs of excessive screen time — which include sleep disturbances, eye strain, and headaches — there are mental signs to look out for, including"foggy brain — confusion, lack of focus and mental clarity — [and] difficulties with interacting with others face to face.

These limits will vary from case to case. She gave an example, saying,"If most of your screen time is [spent] working during the day, but then when you finish, you scroll through social media for a few hours, focus on the social-media aspect."

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