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Shiven Patel Jerri Myers English II March 31, 2018 The Negative Effects of Binge Watching “I need to stop,” I whispered to myself, as I clicked ‘next episode’ (Google Images 1). This quote is probably repeated daily in homes across America. The question that should be asked is whether television or technology addiction is detrimental to one’s health. Binge watching has become a growing problem in the United States, and many are concerned about its effect on those who binge. The most common activity in the United States is watching television. While this can be a fun and relaxing activity every once in a while, excessive TV binge watching can be extremely harmful for your health (“Is Binge-Watching Bad for You? 5 Signs You Need to Skip the Next” Episode 1). However, the way Americans devour television is quickly changing, for binge watching has turned into a phenomenon. On average, Americans spend about three hours a day watching television, and it represents over half of their day by day recreational time (Karmakar and Kruger 2). Today, the new normal for people is binge watching. The rising fame of Netflix and Hulu have made it simpler to have continuous access to television. Binge watching and technology use have become extremely popular in our society. Sixty-one percent of television streamers routinely take part in binge watching according to a survey done by Netflix (Stone 2). Binge watching has worrying consequences mostly for young adults. Although millions of people around the world binge watch television, it is evident that binge watching has many negative effects including physical effects, social effects, and psychological effects.

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However, there are many physical effects of binge watching. Binge watching can affect the brain and body in many different ways. Scientific studies have shown that watching television for a long time increases the risk of obesity and diabetes (Karmakar and Kruger 2). According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, “Adults who watched more than three hours of TV a day doubled their risk of premature death compared to those who watched less” (Stone 2). After binge watching, people may lack energy, motivation, and their ability to concentrate. Staring at the television and using technology are things that do not require much effort, and most people feel worn out by doing nothing but sitting. Metabolism and circulation slow down after lounging for a long time (Hiller 2). Sitting for long stretches of time builds up a higher risk of medical problems regardless of whether you exercise frequently or not (Stone 2). Binge watching can also lead to mindless overeating, which could eventually lead to obesity. Eating while binge watching is bad for the body. People tend to snack on food that is high in fat while binge watching and those snacks can leave people feeling unenergetic. Also, television and movies could be replacing students’ study time. To help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, people should be more active and try to be more outgoing. Binge watching in the long run could prompt extraordinary risk for the human body and mind on the off chance if it is not put to a stop. In addition, binge watching also affects people and their social life. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor at the University of California says, “Whenever you spend too much time on something, you’re taking time away from other essential things in life, like hanging out with friends or working.” Binge watching tends to be an isolating action, fifty-six percent of people prefer to watch alone and ninety-eight percent watch at home (Stone 4). After binge watching

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television, people report feeling stressed, lonely, or depressed. Individuals are choosing to stare at their phones or watch television instead of interacting with people around them. People seem to be engrossed with the virtual world, which makes it harder to interact with different people without technology. It decreases people’s capacity to think without any access to technology. Media impact and social acknowledgment of binge watching are huge indicators of self-revealed binge watching. People ages 18-24 were more likely to feel anxious, sleepless, and empty (Downey 2). People should spend less time binge watching and more time with their friends to help reduce stress and to improve self-confidence. Finally, there are many psychological effects connected to binge watching. Binge watching has been connected to mental health problems like depression. A binge watcher who was interviewed by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune said she felt sad and empty after she finished her favorite show (Karmakar and Kruger 2). A Texas A&M study revealed that those who binge could not stop (Karmakar and Kruger 2). Becoming too obsessed is a danger of binge watching. Binge watching becomes an addictive behavior when it starts to negatively influence different parts of people’s lives. Television can remove a considerable measure from people emotionally and mentally. People who identified themselves as binge watchers reported higher stress and anxiety. Individuals who tried forgetting about their nerves by watching television had a four percent expansion of having insomnia (Hiller 3). Another negative impact caused by technology and binge watching is that it produces a distracted generation without them having to think deeper. When people are feeling down they are attracted to things that make them feel bad, like eating unhealthy food. Binge watching is bad for people’s mental health and prevents them from sleeping. Being active can improve mental health and can boost self-esteem. Binge watching and

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TV are both contrasted with a medication or an alcohol habit and can also be nearly as harmful to our psychological well-being. In conclusion, binge watching will continue to negatively affect people’s physical health, their social lives, and their mental health. One of the most harmful ways binge watching affects people is in the area of health. It also makes it more difficult for people to interact with each other. Finally, binge watching will affect people’s brains and their psychological health. Although binge watching is harmful to people, they will continue to watch. Even though it is addicting, one should take careful measures and know what side effects it may cause. Binge watching in adolescent and youthful grown-ups may not stop, but it can be reduced. Binge watching is a continuous problem that can cause serious health issues and has hazardous effects on people’s lives.

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Works Cited Downey, Andrea. “Binge Watching Leaves You Anxious, Stressed, and Lonely.” nypost, 27 Feb. 2018, www.nypost.com/2018/02/27/binge-watching-leaves-You-anxiousstressed-and-lonely/. Accessed 28 March. Hiller, Brooke. “The Effects of Binge-Watching On The Human Brain.” theodysseyonline, 20 June 2016, www.theodysseyonline.com/wired/society. Accessed 26 March 2018. “Is Binge-Watching Bad For You? 5 Signs You Need To Skip The Next Episode.” pennmedicine, 25 Nov. 2016, www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2016/december/tv-binge-watc hing. Accessed 2 April 2018. Karmakar, Monita and Jessica Kruger. “Is Binge Watching Bad For Your Mental Health.” theguardian, 4 March 2016, www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/mar/04/binge-watching-mental-health-effect s-research. Accessed 26 March 2018. Stone, Chelsea. “How Unhealthy Is Binge Watching? Press Pause And Read On.” rd, www.rd.com/culture/binge-watching-unhealthy/. Accessed 26 March 2018....