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Digital Anxiety
[dij-i-tuhl ang-zahy-i-tee]
What Is Digital Anxiety?
Digital anxiety is the feeling of stress, worry, and unease related to using digital devices and navigating online spaces. It's that overwhelming sensation you get from constant connectivity, information overload, and pressure to keep up with digital communications and social media.
Word Origins:
The term combines "digital" (from Latin "digitus" meaning finger, as computers use digits) and "anxiety" (from Latin "anxius" meaning troubled, uneasy). The phrase emerged in the late 2000s as smartphones and social media became increasingly prevalent in daily life.
Common Symptoms
- Feeling overwhelmed by notifications
- Stress about responding to messages
- Fear of missing important digital communications
- Compulsive checking of devices
- Physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat when dealing with technology
- Worry about online presence and perception
Managing Digital Anxiety
- Set clear boundaries with device usage
- Use "Do Not Disturb" modes regularly
- Practice digital détox periods
- Implement mindful technology practices
- Create designated tech-free zones
- Use app limits for anxiety-triggering platforms
Related Terms
- Digital Wellness: The pursuit of balanced and healthy relationship with technology
- Notification Anxiety: Stress and unease caused by constant digital notifications
- Digital Boundaries: Self-imposed limits on digital device usage and availability
- Digital Detox: Intentional period of abstaining from digital devices
- Digital Mindfulness Score: Measurement of one's conscious and intentional technology use