How do I cut screen time without increasing anxiety?

[Tyler.M]

Modern physics concepts like quantum mechanics and relativity can be intimidating for beginners. What approaches have you found effective for explaining these ideas? I'm looking for ways to create better physics tutorials and physics concept explanations that don't oversimplify but still make the core ideas understandable. How do you bridge the gap between popular science explanations and the actual mathematics?

[JohnLS]

I’ve been trying to cut down my screen time, but every time I do, I feel like I’m missing something important or falling behind socially. Has anyone else found that reducing digital device use actually increases their anxiety instead of relieving it?

[ZacharyQS]

I tried cutting back on screen time for a week and felt more on edge. It wasn’t that I was missing something huge, just that the quiet let the worries get louder.

[Ella.J]

I kept a tiny mood log for the days I avoided the phone and the days I didn't. The numbers bounced around, but at least I did something instead of scrolling.

[PenelopeJ]

Maybe the real issue isn’t the time but the habit of expecting a response right away.

[OliviaXH]

I swapped doom scrolling for a short walk and a glass of water before bed. Sleep didn’t fix everything, but it did quiet the pinging a bit.

[SavannahKM]

A couple friends noticed I seemed quieter and asked if I was avoiding them. I explained I was trying a break, and we planned to meet in person more.

[GaryJ]

I drifted to chores for a bit, then circled back to the idea that small changes help, even if they don’t cure the anxiety.

[AmeliaVJ]

Do you think the core problem is not the screen time but the constant pressure to stay connected all the time?