Another episode. And then one more. And then one last sleep. And somehow with insomnia having become your best friend, you have finished an entire TV series without even realizing it. Of course, your brain has not really appreciated it. Of course, your body does not appreciate the many hours you will lie down to watch the series, but the physical is not the only problem. Experts have reason to believe that excessive monitoring can simultaneously trigger symptoms similar to those of substance use, while leaving you emotionally lethargic. Here’s what you need to know about what the marathon of series and movies can do to your brain.
The real reason why it is so addictive is to watch series and movies that you enjoy
“When we engage in any activity that pleases us, dopamine is released into the brain,” explains Tanvi Sardesai, a clinical psychologist at Masina Hospital in Mumbai. “The dopamine mesolimbic pathway plays a key role in the reward system and reinforces this behavior – think of it as the way the brain communicates to tell us that something is good and that we need to do more than that. “This chemical release in the brain can cause symptoms similar to those of substance use,” he said.
How Excessive Monitoring Affects Mental Health
It can be difficult for the brain to calm down after a follow-up marathon, thus causing disturbances in your sleep cycle. Excessive hours in front of the screen consuming passive content can also lead to a risk of cognitive impairment, leaving you with a sense of dizziness and slowing down your ability to process information. Experts believe that the completion of a TV series can lead us to truly mourn its end, while the absence of additional episodes causes feelings of abandonment, emptiness and sadness. “Our brains process all experiences in a similar way — whether they are real-life events, books, or fiction on screen,” explains Tanvi Sardesai. “Apart from investing emotionally in the characters’ stories, watching suspense movies can increase cortisol levels and emotional stress, leaving us emotionally empty until we get to the final episode,” says Lucy Spicer, a London-based life coach. .
Maybe I should reconsider my plans for the Harry Potter Marathon this weekend.
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