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The Psychological and Cultural Impact of TikTok Withdrawal

The Emotional and Physical Toll of Losing TikTok

For a period, TikTok users who feared losing access to their beloved "scrolling" app experienced intense emotional distress. This wasn't merely "FOMO" (fear of missing out); experts have begun warning that abrupt discontinuation could lead to genuine physical withdrawal symptoms. Doctor Lab coats and mental health professionals describe the potential for serious neurological responses, including fluctuations in the nervous system, mood swings, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and depression.