182. Social media is ruining my mental health
The Psychology of your 20s
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Beware the Distorted Reality of Social Media
Social media skews our perception of normality, fostering feelings of inadequacy and promoting excessive social comparison across various aspects of life. The overwhelming amount of information online can lead to mental overload, making everything appear more serious and real than it actually is. Despite the cliché, it is crucial to remember that social media does not depict reality. Relying on online content for one's perception of reality can create an undesirable world. In the formative adult years, particularly in one's 20s, it is essential to consider how social media unconsciously impacts our psychology, causing secondary emotional states and reactions that may lead to frustration and pain.
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