The main factor contributing to this social media-induced anxiety is sometimes called ‘compare-and-despair;’ that is, the filtered snapshots of a friend’s highlight reel can make your behind-the-scenes reality feel as though it pales in comparison. This can lead to feelings of self-consciousness, unworthiness, or the sense as though you don’t measure up. What’s worse is that social media is extremely addictive! One study found that it’s “more addictive” than cigarettes. After all, the only two professions that refer to clients as “users” are drug dealers and the tech industry. To help you abstain from social media or at least cutback, try deleting the app from your phone. Too much? Try moving the app back a few pages on your home screen, or place it into a smaller box within your screen so that it’s harder to get to. This way, when you look at your phone, you’ll be a LITTLE bit less tempted to check your Newsfeed. Many people find success in taking a “social media cleanse” and announcing to their friends that they’ll be staying off of a given platform for a given amount of time. At the very least, just be aware that scrolling through other people’s lives can bring on these feelings of anxiety, so that next time you’re checking Instagram and feeling down about yourself, you know where those thoughts could be stemming from. Remember, I'm always here to help if you have any questions regarding stress and anxiety email me to Toni@drtonicamacho.com and click here to check out my amazing herbal supplement for stress and anxiety.
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AuthorDr. Toni is a Best-selling author, Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) & Registered Herbalist in San Diego, California. She holds a PhD in psychology, and a Clinical Herbalist Certificate, an HHP certificate and is a Certified Trainer in the Success Principles. In private practice as a HHP she has been influenced by a variety of clinical modalities and orientations, and by the diverse life experiences of her clients. Toni’s approach to healing is holistic & transpersonal. In her work, she integrates the principles of Eastern and Western nutrition, herbololgy, energy medicine, Buddhist mindfulness and personal counseling to assist others in working through their physical or emotional blocks to attain optimal health. |
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