Short Communication
Year: 2021 | Month: July-September | Volume: 6 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 395-400
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20210765
Netflix Addiction- A Life Hacker: Short Communication
Harshitha
MSc Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing Department, RV College of Nursing Bangalore.
ABSTRACT
Internet addiction is a behavioural addiction, similar to compulsive gambling, that can lead to behaviours similar to those seen in drug abuse disorders, such as bingeing. If we are not careful, internet and Netflix addiction might have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. Anxiety, depression, and loneliness can all be exacerbated by binge-watching. Any addiction requires the development of self-control and lifestyle changes that may provide a significant amount of diversion.
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru has received the country's first case of Netflix addiction. Researchers have discovered instances when people's addiction has affected their interpersonal connections and caused them to lose productivity at work. The possibility of including Internet Addiction Illness as a diagnosable condition in the clinical setting has been investigated.
Meditation and other alternative activities, such as sports or nature walks, should be encouraged; finding a good balance is essential for overall wellness. There hasn't been a lot of research on how binge-watching affects mental health because it's a relatively new phenomena that's only been around for around five years.
Keywords: Internet addiction, Binge-Watching, Anxiety, Depression, and Loneliness.