"Brain rot" may be a new term, but its effects can be easily seen in people around us. It is a condition in which people suffer from mental exhaustion and lack of focus due to spending too much time on digital content and social media. It can also be called digital or mental fatigue.

In simple words, when people laugh at light-hearted content on social media like “Chin tapak dum dum” or “Main hoon Kallu Kaliya” and repeat the same things repeatedly, this habit slowly limits their thinking.

effect of brain rot

Smartphones have now become an important part of our lives, but their addiction is harming us. Nowadays parents give smartphones to their children instead of rattles, and sometimes children start doing strange things when they do not get the phone.

If this addiction continues to grow, its consequences can be even more dangerous in the future. Not only children, but adults are also falling prey to this addiction, and people are not able to know when this addiction turns into brain rot.

Symptoms of Brain Rot

Brain rot can be identified as an addiction to digital content. Its symptoms can be the following:

• Lack of attention: One cannot concentrate on one task for a long time and the person checks his phone repeatedly.
• Fatigue: Excessive screen time causes mental and physical exhaustion.
• Memory problems: There is a habit of forgetting small things.
• Restlessness: The person develops the habit of completing tasks quickly and lacks patience.
• Only Entertainment: To avoid mental exhaustion, one relies only on entertainment content and keeps watching reels/shorts.

Ways to avoid brain rot

• Digital detox: Keep yourself away from smartphones and other digital devices occasionally.
• Physical Activity: Engage in regular exercise or other physical activities to improve mental health.
• Regular sleep: Get adequate and deep sleep, which helps maintain mental health.
• Creative Activities: Participate in creative activities like painting, music, or reading, which will improve your thinking.
• Mindfulness: Practice mindfulness and meditation, this will help in maintaining mental peace.

If you or someone close to you is experiencing these symptoms, pay attention to the time and keep some distance from digital devices. This will be beneficial for your mental health.

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