The Addiction NO ONE Talks About

In a world where addiction is often discussed, there's one addiction that rarely gets attention: overconsumption. Are you caught in the cycle of overconsumption? This thought-provoking video sheds light on the addiction no one talks about. In this video, we will be delving into the depths of this hidden addiction and explore its impact on individuals and society. It's time to address the elephant in the room and start a meaningful conversation about the addiction of overconsumption. Watch now and let's uncover the truth together. #addiction #addictive Writer: Morgan Swift Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera Animator: Yoki_ Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong Grab PSI plushy here: https://psych2go.shop/products/psych2go-plushie Discount code: "Loyalty" to get 15% off. Only first 50 people. Official Discord: https://discord.gg/EsWEvrJ Provide Feedback for this video: https://forms.gle/B1JAxZKn9XvJpXUQ7 References Cellular Sales. (2021, September 28). A (mostly) quick history of smartphones. Retrieved from www.cellularsales.com/blog/a-mostly-quick-history-of-smartphones/#:~:text=When%20did%20we%20start%20calling,the%20first%20fully%20realized%20smartphone Cherney, K. (2022, Aug, 31). All About Shopping Addiction: Causes, Treatment, and When It’s a Problem. Everyday Health. Retrieved from www.everydayhealth.com/emotional -health/what-is-shopping-addiction/ Duhaime, A. (2017, March 17). Our Brains Love New Stuff, and It’s Killing the Planet. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from hbr.org/2017/03/our-brains-love-new-stuff-and -its-killing-the-planet Hartney, E. (2022, December 15). What Is a Shopping Addiction? VeryWellMind. Retrieved from www.verywellmind.com/shopping-addiction-4157288 History. (n.d.). This Day In History: CNN Launches. Retrieved from www.history.com /this-day-in-history/cnn-launches Huff, C. (2022, November 1). Media overload is hurting our mental health. Here are ways to manage headline stress. Monitor on Psychology, 53(8). Retrieved from www.apa.org/monitor/2022/11/strain-media-overload Martin, L. (2022, November 3). The True Story of Netflix's Blockbuster, and the Brand's Last Video Rental Store. Esquire. Retrieved from www.esquire.com/uk/culture /a41575686/netflix-blockbuster-true-story/ Monroe, R. (2021, February 6). Ultra fast fashion is eating the world. The Atlantic. Retrieved from www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/03/ultra-fast-fashion -is-eating-the-world/617794/ Nichols, H. (2017, July 3). How modern life affects our physical and mental health. Medical News Today. Retrieved from www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318230# The-emergence-of-the-constant-checker Northwestern Medicine. (2023). Binge Watching: Three Ways TV Affects Your Health. Retrieved from www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/emotional-health/binge-watching#:~:text=Binge%20Watching%20Is%20Like%20a%20Drug&text=The%20release%20of%20dopamine%20helps,binge%2C%20your%20brain%20produces%20dopamine PBS. (n.d.). TV Milestones. Retrieved from www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience /features/bigdream-tv-milestones/ Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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