7 signs that social networks harmful to your mental health

According to a global studyIn the social network in 2018: a global study, 67.8 million people in Russia have accounts in social networks. We constantly flip through the tape in Instagram, distracted by notifications Facebook, «VKontakte" or Twitter. They have many advantages: you are always connected, can communicate with loved ones who are hundreds of kilometers away. However, experts believe that in some cases hang on social networks can have a negative impact on our mental health.

1. You are exposed to the syndrome of lost profits

lost profits syndrome - a psychological phenomenon, whose essence lies in the fear to miss something important and interesting. Social networking can enhance it.

Fear not learn about the latest trends, or prove insufficient social can affect the sense of self-worth person.

Lauren Ramos, a therapist, a licensed clinical social worker, a founder of the Center of Psychological Assistance She is Strong and Mindful

Constant updating of pages in the hope to keep up with life can be a sign of loss of profits syndrome. Try different

meditation techniquesTo get rid of the obsession.

2. You follow the accounts that have a negative impact on your self-esteem

Subscribe to people who make us feel insecure - a bad habit, experts say.

For example, the accounts of travelers who stay in luxury hotels, forcing you want to get away. A bodybuilder body envy.

Alannah Harvey, director of marketing and co-founder of the service Flipd, which helps to control conducted in the digital world while

Better not to subscribe to specific people, and to useful pages. For example, with tips on nutrition or for directions travel.

3. You always compare yourself with other

When you look at someone's life through social networks, it is difficult not to be tempted to compare it with her. But this unhealthy habit.

Subconscious tendency to compare ourselves with others leads to dissatisfaction with our daily and social life or work. This can cause low self-esteem, depression and stress.

Lauren Ramos

It is important to remember that many spend a lot of time edit posts and range of angles. People spread a network of the most beautiful frames, reduce his nose or skin tone - in general, simply mimic the beautiful life. If you notice that they have become increasingly compare themselves to others, stop and close the page, to thank life for what you have.

4. You swear on social networks

Many will engage in war of words, for example, defended his opinion in the comments to the discussion post. It's really a lot of fun, but you have to wisely lead the online battle to keep his sanity.

Even if you do not argue with someone online, any negative contact with a person or an aggressive comment on the subject you're irritating usually not worth it.

Alanna Harvey

If it helps you to splash out emotionsSimply write the message, but did not submit it. You give vent to feelings, but avoid negative consequences. And you do not have to be upset even more when someone will write you back.

5. You are upset because of the bad news

In America, the widespread term headline stress disorder, which can be translated as "stress disorder from the title." It indicates increased anxiety that people experience after reading the news.

68% of Americans watchNews Use Across Social Media Platforms in 2018 the news is through social networking. In Russia, 56% of young people (18 to 24 years) also readThey read the Russians? The most popular reading matter for the Russians are the news on social networks and in the media. news in social media. The total percentage of watching current developments in the social networks in Russia - 39%.

Not to let in the life of excess stress, turn off notifications and do not read the news 24/7.

6. You are subscribed to too many accounts

If because of this, you spend hours flipping through a news feed, it's time to press the button "Unsubscribe".

Watching the hundreds of pages, you get an endless stream of content. But most of it does not make any difference to your life and is not important. Do be sure to follow the man whom you once saw at a party? Most likely no. Watching how others live, should not be a priority.

Alanna Harvey

7. You are obsessed with husky

How many times after the publication of a photo or post you check who it appreciated? If you are obsessed with the number of likes, comments, or repost your entries, it is not normal.

Indifference on the part of other users may affect your mood and self-esteem. A constant checking pages take away your focus and do not give a moment to enjoy the here and now.

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By themselves, social networks are not dangerous to mental health. But our behavior in them and feeling when watching the news stream may play a cruel joke. Watch your habits and benefit, not harm the ingenious invention of mankind - the Internet.