• Increased Screen Time: Spending significantly more time on screens than intended, often losing track of time or exceeding set limits.

• Difficulty Disconnecting: Frequently checking social media, emails, or notifications, even when it's not necessary or during inappropriate times. Also Struggling to put away digital devices or feeling compelled to stay connected even during breaks or family time.

• Neglecting Responsibilities: Avoiding or neglecting daily responsibilities, work tasks, or personal obligations due to excessive screen use.

• Physical Symptoms: Experiencing physical issues such as eye strain, headaches, back or neck pain, or sleep disturbances as a result of prolonged screen time.

• Emotional Dependence: Feeling anxious, stressed, or upset when unable to access digital devices or when offline, indicating an emotional dependency.

• Social Withdrawal: Isolating oneself from face-to-face interactions and preferring digital communication over in-person socialization.

• Decreased Productivity: Reduced productivity in personal, academic, or professional areas due to distractions or time lost to screen use.

• Neglecting Self-Care: Ignoring self-care routines, such as exercise, healthy eating, or sleep, due to excessive screen use.

• Interference with Sleep: Using screens late into the night or experiencing sleep disruptions due to screen use, affecting overall rest and health.

• Impacts on Mental Health: Noticeable changes in mood, increased irritability, or heightened feelings of inadequacy or dissatisfaction linked to online content or interactions.

Recognizing these signs can help in addressing and managing digital addiction or excessive screen time.