From Screens to Symptoms- How Digital Overload Shows Up as Anxiety, ADHD, and Fatigue-Episode 153

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Screen time and social media have become woven into everyday life, but what happens when digital exposure begins reshaping how the brain functions?

In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP explore how excessive screen use can influence attention, emotional regulation, sleep rhythms, and mental clarity in both children and adults. They unpack why digital overload can mimic ADHD-like patterns, contribute to anxiety, amplify emotional reactivity, and leave people feeling wired yet exhausted.

This conversation moves beyond fear-based narratives and instead focuses on understanding the brain’s adaptive mechanisms. From white matter development and dopamine activation to nervous system fatigue, the discussion highlights how modern digital habits interact with core neurological processes.

You’ll also hear practical, realistic strategies for recalibrating the brain without extreme measures — including simple daily shifts that support focus, emotional stability, and restorative sleep.

If you’ve noticed focus challenges, mood swings, brain fog, or digital burnout in your household, this episode offers clarity, insight, and a path forward.

Healing is not about rejecting technology — it’s about restoring rhythm, regulation, and agency.