How Post Summer Social Media Withdrawal Reveals Our Relationship with Technology The end of summer is always a bittersweet time for teenagers – freedom gives way to structured schedules, and the hours spent on screens are suddenly curtailed.
This withdrawal isn't just about adapting to new routines; it speaks to a deeper issue: how we use technology, and how it's using us. Social media withdrawal has its roots in the way our brains respond to rewards. Dr.
Shimi Kang, a psychiatrist at the University of British Columbia, explains that constant connectivity leads to an intermittent schedule of reward – likes, comments, and shares.