Social media

Social media is unhealthy

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Social media
“scrolling six hours daily without realizing it”
Reddit users are tracking their usage and finding they're scrolling 6 hours a day without realizing it, bouncing between Instagram at breakfast, TikTok getting ready, Twitter on commute, Reddit at work, YouTube at lunch. YouTube creators are warning their own subscribers that social media addiction will impede their advancement. multiple people report their mental health tanking after joining social media groups, with friends posting once a year instead of monthly. turns out when you actually measure it, you're living inside your phone.
best comment Reddit · agrees
“I was scrolling for 6 hours a day and didn't even realize it. Instagram while eating breakfast. TikTok while getting ready. Twitter during my commute. Reddit at work between tasks. YouTube during lun”

what's working

  • Social media can be used to make positive changes and provide educational content.
  • Social media allows people to connect with others who are far away and provide support when needed.

what's not

  • Social media addiction can impede personal advancement and create negative mental health effects over time.
  • Social media exposure to highlight reels and curated content can negatively impact mental health and self-esteem.
  • People can spend excessive amounts of time on social media without realizing it, scrolling for hours daily across multiple platforms.
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