Here’s What Happens to Your Brain When You Take a Break From Social Media
09.01.25 | Cuca Margoux
by Vittoria Traverso
From dopamine deficits to withdrawal symptoms, detoxing from social media can be challenging. This is how to make it work for you.
Think you’re spending too much time scrolling on your phone? You’re not alone. The average American adult logs over two hours a day on social media, while teens double that on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
As experts warn of the addictive features of social networks, more people are looking for ways to break free—evidenced by a 60 percent surge in Google searches for “social media detox” in recent months.
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