Addiction to social media and mobile phones

Recognizing addiction: The first step to change

Smartphones and social media are great servants, but they can become evil masters if we lose control of them. Addiction to social media and mobile phones is one of the modern non-substance addictions of the digital age. We constantly check our phones, scroll through Facebook or Instagram, respond to messages – being offline seems almost impossible. For many of us, our smartphones are the first thing we reach for after waking up and the last thing we put down before going to bed.

If you feel that compulsive phone use is starting to take over your life, you may be suffering from digital addiction. This problem is not just for teenagers – it is increasingly affecting adults as well. The good news is that there are ways to regain balance in your digital life. NEO Centrum offers a helping hand in the form of therapy and individual digital detox.

Symptoms of digital addiction

• The irresistible urge to be online
• Neglecting other activities
• Violating time limits
• Anxiety or irritability without the phone
• Weakened relationships with loved ones
• Sleep disorders
• Reduced concentration and productivity

The effects of excessive mobile and network use

Prolonged digital overload can lead to fatigue, stress, disrupted relationships, and decreased well-being. It is often accompanied by sleep problems, exhaustion, and a feeling of being “out of touch” with your own life.

The path out of digital addiction: how NEO Centrum helps

Individual therapy and digital detox

Our therapists will help you:

• Understand mobile habits
• Establish healthy limits and routines
• Replace online activities with meaningful offline time
• Manage stress and emotions without having to escape to a screen

Discreet access and support

At NEO Center you will encounter respect, discretion and a human approach. Mobile addiction is not a sign of weakness - it is a consequence of today's era, in which technology often exceeds healthy limits.

Find a balance between online and offline life

The goal isn't to ditch your phone completely, but to take back control. Your time and attention are valuable - we'll help you redirect them to what's truly important to you.