Addicted to social media? ‘I struggle to put down my phone’ — 62-year-old woman cries out

A 62-year-old woman has opened up about her growing dependence on social media, admitting that she struggles to put down her phone even when she knows she should.

The woman described how spending long periods on her phone has become part of her daily routine, with social media constantly competing for her attention.

Her experience highlights concerns about the increasing amount of time people of all ages spend on social media platforms and the difficulty some users face in controlling their usage.

For the 62-year-old, what may have started as a simple way to stay connected and entertained has gradually become a habit she finds difficult to break.

“I struggle to put down my phone,” she reportedly said, expressing concern about how deeply social media has become embedded in her everyday life.

Experts have increasingly discussed problematic social-media use in terms of compulsive or difficult-to-control behaviour, although heavy use alone does not necessarily mean someone has a clinical addiction.

The woman’s candid admission has sparked conversation about the need for people to develop healthier relationships with their phones and social media, regardless of age.