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Medical professionals emphasize that there are tangible physiological symptoms linked with abrupt cessation. These include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, mood swings, and hallucinations—symptoms comparable, in some ways, to drug withdrawal. Since phones are now extensions of ourselves, the line between digital behavior and physical health blurs.
Experts recommend physical activity as a healthy distraction and form of therapy. Exercise can help reset the brain's dopamine levels and offer an alternative outlet for stress relief and emotional regulation. Skating, for example, provides a meditative zone, helping individuals regain control and focus—an experience often described as a dissociative state that promotes mental clarity.