Doctors explained why we constantly reach for the phone

No matter where we are - at work, on the street, in a restaurant - we always see the same picture: the people do not take their eyes off their phones. Doctors explain why we so often reach for their mobile devices, and how to fight it.

All of us are faced with a problem when we want to constantly check e-mail or social networks. This is a very simple explanation.

The thing is dopamine - a neurotransmitter responsible for the feeling of pleasure. It is produced in our brain when there is something that seems to us a pleasant one. For example, when we see something interesting. Or when we read new messages and understand: about us remember, think of us. All this causes a surge of joy - and dopamine. This process is not only psychological but also physiological.

Especially sensitive to dopamine, the brain of the child, which is why it so difficult to get kids to put off your phone or tablet. On this issue, even made a recent documentary film "Skrineydzhery»(Screenagers).

How to get rid of this habit

The first step - set itself the goal easy to reach.

For example, if you and your friends are going to sit in a cafe, add up all the phones in the center of the table and do not touch them. Agree that if someone still will not hold and will take your phone into the hand, then he would have to pay the bill for everything.

Or select 10-15 minutes, when everyone will be able to check the required and then put the phone again.

Problem Depending on your phone It is also very relevant for young couples. Often partners in more time spend evenings for mobile devices than for communicating with each other.

Arrange each day to postpone their phones and just talk. Highlight this particular time, such as before going to bed, and you will notice that it has a positive effect on your relationship.