Internet and social media have brought the world to our fingertips, we are always a click away from connecting with the world. It has made it quite easier to connect with family and friends sitting in entirely different corners of the globe. The excessive consumption of these social applications can lead to several mental health issues which can create disturbance in life.
Mindlessly scrolling social media feeds:
We spend so many hours mindlessly scrolling through our social media feeds in a single day. Even if we have a phone in our hands for a short period, the first thing we would do is to open up a social media account to look for new information. Once we get addicted to social media, we are always curious to look for new information.
If you ever noticed from the first thing we check in the morning to the last thing we check before going to bed, it is usually a social media feed for most people. And without realizing how harmful this addiction could be for their mental health, they mindlessly scroll down on their feed for fun and pleasure.
Some medical experts believe that instant validation is the reason that people go to social media again and again. The instant validation can be in the form of likes, comments, and shares. Instant validation releases the dopamine in the body and people get pleasure which urges them to keep using social media for a long time.
Impact of excessive usage of social media:
Excessive consumption of anything can be harmful to the human body and can have various effects that lead to illness which could be both mental and physical. Spending unnecessary time on social media scrolling for new information may affect your mental health in many ways. For a time being, you may not realize the negative impact it is having on your overall mental health but with time, it can lead to serious issues like depression and anxiety.
Social media addiction red flags:
There are two red flags that we can experience:
– Forcing yourself:
If you fail to control yourself in doing something that you do not want to do that means you have got addicted to the fascinated world of social media. It is time for you to minimize your daily screen time.
– Physical signs:
Excessive usage of social media can also take to several physical problems like a change in sleep pattern, not being able to fully focus on one thing, and disorders.
How to take care of mental health:
Every new day brings an opportunity to change and improve yourself and to have a healthy lifestyle. This is only possible when you decrease social media consumption by tracking your daily usage time. You can spend more of your time engaging in different physical activities to improve your health.
You can make new hobbies so you always keep yourself engaged in healthy activities. Meditation can help you calm your mind and give it direction and purpose.
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