When we are living in an era where social media has become an integral part of our lives. both the matter of work daily life or socializing As a result, we humans need to come in and express our opinions. Until sometimes I can’t tell that we are too addicted to other people’s stories. Until commenting too much or not?
some social users You may start to see some friends online, having a social detox or social media addiction treatment. for the treatment of social media addiction that affects the mental state until some stress in order to restore the mental state to be better as before But how well does the therapy help to alleviate mental health? when we have to get back into social media again Let’s talk about this today.
If you are feeling
- Stressed, depressed, and addicted to information
- Read other people’s comments and feel bad even if it’s not about us.
- Comment or contribute negatively to news or articles.
- feeling of diminished self-worth compared to other people’s lives
- Post a message, take a photo or upload your own story on social media.
- If you don’t post something, you’ll feel anxious, frustrated.
- Whenever you pick up your phone, it’s always on the feed.
- Switch on only Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or any app that spends a long time with it.
In fact, these symptoms It is considered part of people who are addicted to social media. Some people may have other symptoms. But I don’t know if it’s a consequence of the same issue, so check to see if it fits this issue.
then these symptoms What effect does it have on our physical and mental condition?
- Leads to Depression : Depression can almost be called become mentally ill That can be seen in both Gen X, Y, Z. Especially people who need to work online, check trends, check trends, or people who use social media to reduce relaxation. But it might become a double-edged sword. It is so addictive that social media stories cannot be separated from real life until it can affect the mind.
- Neck pain, shoulder pain, eye pain, burning eyes: This may be an external physical symptom that comes from the fact that we play too much. or turn on the screen to watch while sleeping with the lights off must be treated according to the symptoms Because both working in front of a computer or using a mobile phone all the time, it can result in illness outside.
- Irritability, restlessness, lack of self-confidence Don’t make eye contact with the other person you’re talking to: This is caused by a mental problem that affects the body. Maybe because we are too much on the computer or mobile phone. And social reading, despite being interactive, is something we can control. But when it comes to interacting with people in real life We may not be doing well enough. As a result, we can not socialize with other people.
- Loss of self-confidence or low self-esteem : When the toxic effects of social media are severely affecting your mind. Of course, you might try to change yourself to be more like someone on social media, for example using a photo editing app. Trying to starve to get skinny until sick. Try to upgrade yourself to look more luxurious than the budget in your pocket. to get more likes or get more appreciated comments
However, these seem to be the most common effects we see among young women. who want to invoke self-confidence or get compliments from people on social media until sometimes they forget that the identity of oneself is the best And if social media is causing your mind to “fall” too much, you should start to manage Detox Social.
What is Social Detox?
Detox is the removal of toxins from the body. Social detox is the treatment of social media addiction, or remove yourself from social media to rest your body, relax your mind, and gain confidence. Their own back, sure enough.
If using a broken method at all, it would be too difficult. Especially if we have to work through online channels as well. We need to try and put a schedule on social media bans. In order to solve these social addiction symptoms
- Refrain from using social media for some time : Maybe create a calendar for the first 7 days when do we stop using social media? To make it easier to reduce traffic and make life easier (Social media adaptation table)
- Turn off notifications or delete applications : If you still have to work online as a marketer, brand or admin. It may be difficult to delete the app completely. Might start off by disabling notifications for non-working holidays. or during a break that requires privacy To reduce the worry of checking notifications all the time.
- Find an activity or hobby to do: during the holidays, after work, after school. Find a new activity to do, whether it’s learning a language, cooking, doing crafts, or exercising. To help reduce the use of social media or surfing the online world.
- Leaving a group we are not affiliated with : Sometimes there are many chat groups. or various groups on social media like a group of friends from school work friend group Project groups, job seekers, fashion groups, talk groups, and many things like this, there are discussions or persuading us to go to check trends or look at trends often. Try leaving these unrelated groups. to reduce the repetition of reading or viewing information
- If you can’t help it, then delete the app. : Absolutely, not seeing, not seeing, not checking in, or not pressing into that app at all is the best solution. because we won’t see any notifications I don’t see what social media people are talking about. and makes us turn to look at things around us more Reduce stress and problems good one way
However, when we decide to take a break or stop using social media to detox our mind and body, we need to tell people close to us a bit. so that we disappear Unreachable, our close friends may be worried about what’s going on. Or at least friends will help listen and take care of our hearts in another way.
Give encouragement to those who are feeling that He was being harassed by social media and wanted to escape and recuperate. Quickly recover and return to normal life.
