6. Mental & Social Problems

We’re not saying that binge-watching leads to mental issues, but a University of Texas study did find those with depression and anxiety were far more likely to indulge in TV marathons in attempt to drown their sorrows. We suppose that’s far better than other avenues of addiction, but this leads to loneliness and less sociability. And this can take you farther down the rabbit hole and towards those other, more serious addictions.