Savannah Kalata, an 18-year-old high school senior, spends about two and a half hours daily on TikTok, feeling her phone controls her habits, "I feel like my phone can kind of control me at times." This acknowledgment illustrates the challenges of breaking a cycle of habitual use, a sentiment echoed by many in her generation.
The recent Supreme Court decision to back a federal law that may effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. has left users, many who have developed a dependent relationship with the app, anxious about life without it. As one user poignantly captured in a video, "I WONT SURVIVE I FEAR," highlighting the emotional impact such a ban could have.
Experts studying social media habits have noted that many users exhibit signs of addiction to platforms like TikTok. This raises questions about the psychological effects of prolonged exposure to such apps and their potential withdrawal symptoms, as users like Savannah express genuine concern about their well-being.
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