Technosthress takes victims daily

• April 25, 2024

Are you obsessed or obsessed by to buy the phone Latest generation cell phone? Do not sleep to acquire the computer or the gadget more modern? Then it is likely that you are a victim of techno-stress .

According to specialists from the Mexican Institute of Social Security, men and women between 25 and 55 years old are the most affected by stress disorders caused by the use of technology . The matter becomes delicate because it is already harming children and young people who suffer from being "in fashion" in the field of video games and electronic devices of the latest generation. In addition to this, the ignorance of the correct functioning of highly advanced artifacts and their useful application in working life is also causing anxiety disorders .

Psychiatrists from the "Hector Tovar Acosta" hospital of the IMSS point out that the intermediate adult, that is, the one in the age range between 25 and 55 years , is the most affected by the techno-stress, having to face an accelerated development of technology, which forces him to feel left behind or displaced by the younger generations and better adapted to the changes. Given that it is a relatively new phenomenon, epidemiological studies are needed to confirm the actual number of people affected by the techno-stress; however, it is estimated that up to 25% of the population faces it day by day. The first symptom are from psychological order , restlessness, sudden changes of character, irritability, anguish and isolation. This, say the specialists, causes conflicts with coworkers, bosses and even the family.

The techno-stress is also linked with the so-called Burnout syndrome or of exhaustion, by the professional wear that implies the continuous, daily and abundant use of the computer science. The situation is aggravated when patients present physical discomforts such as insomnia, compulsive eating or loss of appetite, and headaches, back or joints.

Fortunately, the Health Sector already has both psychotherapeutic and medical treatments that address this phenomenon of our hectic modern life. Do not obsess over the gadget, better consult your doctor.

Video Medicine: Teen stress from a teen perspective | Michaela Horn | TEDxNaperville (April 2024).