Social media can damage us psychologically - Risingbd

Social media can be quite enjoyable. We can post memorable pictures/videos on online platforms for free, as well as have the opportunity to meet individuals from other parts of the world and befriend them. It’s also a great way for us to connect with family members or colleagues whom we haven’t seen or heard from for a long time (I myself was able to find 3 cousins on Facebook whom I either never met in real life or have probably seen once when I was really young). Social media has also become popular for businesses to flourish, as well as education about various topics to reach a wider audience.

Looking past the glitz and glamour, social media has a dark reality which we may not fully be aware of. Many studies have shown a correlation between heavy social media use and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and loneliness. Even if we know that other people’s pictures/videos have been carefully choreographed, edited, or manipulated, we may still find ourselves feeling insecure about the quality of our lives as well as how we look. Additionally, we may tell ourselves that those posts only captured a highlight of someone else’s life, but our feelings of dissatisfaction or envy could still persist if we’re not careful with our thoughts.

Heavy social media usage has been shown to be associated with changes in attention. Social media addicts tend to perform worse on cognitive tests, especially those that test their attention and multitasking ability....



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