Social Media Addiction
Treatment For Social Media Addiction
In today’s culture being “on” and participating in social media is almost a right of passage. Our family, friends and coworkers are all using social media as a way to connect with their surroundings. Our teenagers can be negatively impacted by social media and develop an obsession with social media, that can lead to unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. I’ve helped many teenagers identify how their social media is negatively affecting their life. I work with them to come up with a healthy balance between being part of the social media era, while also taking care of their emotional and mental health. I help teens break away from social media addiction and learn how to identify social media triggers that can be hurtful to their overall well-being.
Some Common Symptoms of Social Media Addiction Are:
- Spending more than 3 hours a day on social media outlets
- Using social media as a distraction when feeling uncomfortable
- Mood shifts that are directly related to social media behaviors (Ex. Not getting enough “likes”, fear of missing out)
- Self-esteem is negatively impacted due to social media use
- Comparing image and lifestyle to others causing a decline in mood
- Using social media to bully peers
- Irritable if unable to use social media