How Social Media Affects Mental Health

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[goreysins]

Social media is one of the main causes of why anxiety and depression is so high

[dehpefforzapefforza]

uninstalled Tiktok, not having to read the worst opinions and takes on anything is pure mental peace

[zacharypeloquin]

I deleted all my social media. The hardest one was Facebook, I signed back on a couple more times, but then had enough of all the crap. And deleted it about 4 years ago. I'm 26 and it's one of the best things I've ever done in my life. If you're reading this you can do it too!!

[brenajunner]

I deleted all my social media over a year ago and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I believe that waking up and scrolling through Instagram and even watching the news in the morning are unhealthy habits. You are filling your mind with so much negativity the second you wake up. I used to listen to the morning news while I ate breakfast. So many horrible things going on in the world and it made me feel helpless. If you begin your day with negativity it can be hard to find happiness.

[colleenbrown]

Exactly 💯 I stopped Facebook, Instagram, and reddit for that very reason . Was turing me jealous, bitter, and paranoid. It's too much all at once.

[camillegriffin]

I closed out all my social media last week and I feel awesome. I have SO much more time during the day AND I’m getting more sleep. Truly the best thing.

[skylovecraft]

Truth!! I permantely deleted social media back in January and i've never been happier since! Everyone needs to do this. I've also become way more social in real life ever since!! Social media is like a prison for the mind.

[thomasmitchell]

Abandoned social media 8 years ago. It is an addiction like any other.

One day people will look at social media like cigarettes.

"My dads old doctor used to be on social media!"

"Woah that's crazy!"

Just like cigarettes.

[Roslynn]

It would be amazing if society collectively decided that social media is lame and we should all just go back to communicating and living in the real world.

[djc]

100% im tired of seeing the same shit on social media and people posting shit that makes me feel shameful and jealous about myself so i dont even bother any more and just focus my time and energy on other things

[mvrrray]

I so agree with this. I was not famous or “popular” on social media. But I had to disengage and delete it alll together. I struggle so much from mental illness and self hatred from my ex husband who would tell me I’m ugly and deserve how I’m being treated and make me feel like scum of the earth. After I divorced and separated from him and When I finally started being realistic and knowing my worth seeing al these “models” on ig just made me disgusted in myself again so I had to move on from that aspect. I can’t continue to see “fake perfection” daily and continue to love myself . This world is full of fake perfection and it’s killing these girls. Bat thing I ever did was to remove myself from social media.

[JoeyArmstrong]

Seeking validation through social media might be a sign of a bigger issue.

[rgflorida]

Pay attention to where your attention is directed. Words to live by.

[cruciferousvegetable]

I cut off news, pop culture, the weather and never engaged social media. I quit my job and got one where im well valued. No anger in my life now.

[CrustyUgg]

My mom had to stop watching the news and listening to politics. It was stressing her out so bad. So now I am the bearer of bad news 💀 I give her just enough to handle

[tajonmitchel]

Yes, men have to be careful to not adopt negative view points on women based on other peoples experiences.

[magicalpatterns]

This also affects the nervous system and for people that are sick for example is a major trigger to your chronic illness because your nervous system thinks you are in fight/fly or /freeze mode.

[BpdRecoveryTings]

This is absolutely true and it’ll end up you manipulating yourself into manifesting false realities

[Cadec]

As long as my feed recommends anything from the Peterson family I’m happy :)

[BrotherTree]

Mikhaila is like another big sister to me who looks after me from a distance. I appreciate that so much.