Modern Wisdom #768 - Dr K HealthyGamer - How To Control Your Emotions & Become Mentally Strong
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Apr 8, 2024 
Dr. K, a psychiatrist and Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founded Healthy Gamer GG to bridge mental health with technology. He discusses how social media and screens impact emotional health, driving anxiety and depression. The conversation reveals the importance of confronting emotions rather than avoiding them, and the pitfalls of therapy for men. Dr. K shares strategies for regaining control over attention, the connection between emotional awareness and healing, and the challenge of maintaining self-worth in a digital world.
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Technology's Impact on the Brain
- Technology, while beneficial, negatively impacts our brains by suppressing negative emotional circuitry.
- This suppression, seen with social media, video games, and pornography, offers short-term relief but hinders long-term emotional processing.
Phone as Emotional Anesthetic
- Chris Williamson observes that many people, including himself, use their phones as an emotional anesthetic.
- They scroll through social media or play games to avoid uncomfortable feelings.
The Importance of Negative Emotions
- Suppressing negative emotions leads to stagnation because these emotions offer valuable information and motivation.
- Anxiety helps us identify what to avoid, while shame motivates corrective action.
