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Are You Hooked on Social Media? Check for These Signs!

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Various forms of social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, are used by everyone in the modern world. While social media can be a great tool when used appropriately, there has been a rise in social media addiction issues recently. Today, let’s explore the causes and symptoms of social media addiction and how to address it.   

Causes of Social Media Addiction

Social media is a tool for sharing information and interacting with people online. However, excessive use can lead to psychological and mental health problems. The use of social media has increased due to the necessity of smartphones in modern society, resulting in issues like stress, depression, anxiety, and a decrease in self-esteem. What could be the cause of social media addiction?    Escapist Behavior Some people use social media to escape from the stress and conflicts of the real world.

This provides temporary relief but can ultimately lead to an inability to disconnect from social media, increasing the risk of addiction.   

Distorted Self-Perception

On social media, there is a tendency to portray an idealized version of oneself, and comparing oneself to others can distort self-perception. This can lead to a decrease in self-esteem and an increase in anxiety and depression, causing significant mental health problems.   

Superficial Human Relationships

Human relationships on social media lack face-to-face interaction and emotional depth. This leads to a lack of genuine communication and empathy and a decreased quality of interpersonal relationships.

Symptoms of Social Media Addiction

  • Frequently checking social media and feeling anxious or empty when not using it.
  • Neglecting relationships with family and friends in the real world, eating, work, and school life are disrupted.
  • Psychological problems such as stress, depression, and anxiety occur. Additionally, self-esteem decreases, and negative perceptions of oneself are reinforced.

Self-Management: Limit your social media usage time and refrain from using your smartphone for specific periods. For example, it’s good to refrain from using your smartphone for 1 hour before bedtime or not to use it for 30 minutes after waking up. Strengthen Real-Life Relationships Strengthen human relationships in the real world and share genuine communication and empathy through face-to-face interactions. Value the time with family and friends more and actively participate. Find Hobbies and Exercise Activities Spend time finding various hobbies and exercises to reduce social media usage. This can improve physical and mental health and relieve daily stress.   

Professional Counseling

If the problem of social media addiction is severe, it is good to receive counseling from professionals.

The problem of social media addiction in modern people can cause severe psychological and mental health problems. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize your usage patterns and cultivate healthy social media usage habits through appropriate coping strategies. Let’s enjoy a healthy digital life by utilizing various methods.

Eugene Park
content@www.kangnamtimes.com

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