The Sudden Onset of Boredom

Symptoms

• Repetitive scrolling through social media feeds
• Feeling like you've seen it all before
• Uncontrollable urge to check your phone every 5 seconds
• Increased reliance on cat videos for entertainment

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, don't worry! You're not alone. We have therapies.

Causes

The Sudden Onset of Boredom is caused by a perfect storm of factors, including:

• Too much access to information
• Not enough actual human interaction
• Unrelenting algorithmic recommendations
• Unfulfilling snack options

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Treatment Options

Don't worry, there's hope! Here are some treatment options for The Sudden Onset of Boredom:

• Getting Off of Social Media (GOSM)
• Creating Art
• Reading a Book
• Talking to People (the old way)

Studies

Recent studies have shown that The Sudden Onset of Boredom is on the rise, and experts are calling it "The Silent Epidemic of the 21st Century".

Statistics:

• 85% of people experience at least one symptom of The Sudden Onset of Boredom daily
• 75% of people report checking social media within 5 minutes of waking up
• 50% of people have given up on traditional hobbies for the thrill of online browsing

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Disclaimer

The Sudden Onset of Boredom is not recognized by any reputable medical organization. However, it's a real thing that's happening to you right now.