Part 8/16:
Society and Social Media: Addiction, Withdrawal, and Cultural Trends
TikTok Withdrawal and Its Psychological Impact
A prominent segment explores the deeply rooted addiction to TikTok, emphasizing the physical and mental health consequences of its abrupt removal. Experts warn that cutting off TikTok can induce severe withdrawal symptoms similar to addictive substances: anxiety, irritability, insomnia, depression, and intense cravings for dopamine hits. Dr. Anna Lemy from Stanford elaborates that users often liquidate assets or even get tattoos memorializing the app — actions indicative of its profound psychological hold.