Addiction isn't the problem. It is a symptom for a bigger mental health issue, It needs to be treated professionally. Just like physical health, you go to the doctor. The same is true for mental health.
It definitely can be a form of escapism. Escape from what is the common question. However, we have to understand that these days it isn’t just escaping. It is truly such a high form of entertainment to be on your phone. So much is available right at your fingertips. It’s easy to become addicted and allow the “boring” world around you to fall to the wayside. So I agree that in certain instances it can stem from a further mental health issue. This is shown in the people who don’t have balance in their life. They stay home all day and don’t perform any responsibility, etc. Then there are those that are performing their responsibilities, but when they have any moment of free time, they’re on their devices. In this instance it’s still addiction, but not so much escapism. It is simply far more entertaining to chat with 100s of people at once than talk with your spouse. Both can benefit from professional help, but in many cases the latter can be worked on with willpower and effort, and of course Hashem’s help.
Addiction isn't the problem. It is a symptom for a bigger mental health issue, It needs to be treated professionally.
Just like physical health, you go to the doctor. The same is true for mental health.
Not true! God can just remove it, as he’s the one bringing it
@gilyonuk9807, of course, look at it as it is physical illnesses, when someone haves cancer RN you must go to the doctor.
It definitely can be a form of escapism. Escape from what is the common question. However, we have to understand that these days it isn’t just escaping. It is truly such a high form of entertainment to be on your phone. So much is available right at your fingertips. It’s easy to become addicted and allow the “boring” world around you to fall to the wayside.
So I agree that in certain instances it can stem from a further mental health issue. This is shown in the people who don’t have balance in their life. They stay home all day and don’t perform any responsibility, etc.
Then there are those that are performing their responsibilities, but when they have any moment of free time, they’re on their devices. In this instance it’s still addiction, but not so much escapism. It is simply far more entertaining to chat with 100s of people at once than talk with your spouse.
Both can benefit from professional help, but in many cases the latter can be worked on with willpower and effort, and of course Hashem’s help.