Model Chrissy Teigen deleted her Twitter account due to frequent criticism that affected her mental health. This move was quite surprising for fans, especially since Chrissy is a figure who has been active on the platform for a long time. However, he was not alone. In fact, there are already several celebrities who have done it first. Pamela Anderson, for example, in January decided to stop posting content on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Meanwhile, Elon Musk said in February that he would take a break from Twitter and Alec Baldwin deactivated his Twutter account in early March because he felt that many people were roughing it, and there were many other figures.Social media does have many benefits. However, spending too much time on social media platforms has also been linked to depression, anxiety and stress. According to the chief medical officer of All Points North Lodge's addiction treatment center, Dr. Shahla Modir said this condition could make someone build an unhealthy relationship with social media Digital health expert Mark Ostach said social media can also cause digital trauma in some people due to intense exposure to certain information. Then, how do we know when is the right time to pause social media? Not everyone needs a social media break. However, for those who need it, social media breaks can make a person more present in real life so they can learn new hobbies and take better care of themselves. The quality of sleep may also improve due to reduced exposure to blue light at night.Launching Yahoo, here are the signs that someone needs a social media break:
1. Often compare yourself with others
The fear of missing out (FOMO) can trigger anxiety in some people. These people are starting to feel the spotlight they are getting on social media is something real to them. Spending too much time online on social media can make it difficult for a person to distinguish between online and real-life perspectives.
2. Obsessed with constantly checking your cell phone
Checking notifications all the time can also be a sign that digital activity is disrupting social relations in real life. "Likes" can be very addictive, causing dopamine, the feel-good hormone, in the brain that forces a person to keep checking their cell phones, "
3. Real-world interactions are disrupted
This can be in the form of complaints from people around you that your use of social media interferes with social relations in the real world or decreases in interactions with people around you. Another indication that you are overusing social media is constantly receiving the same info from various social media platforms. "This almost jeopardizes our ability to think and develop our own casual conversation,"
4. Disturbed sleep
Another sign that you may need a social media break is when you wake up worried about what you saw on social media at night. "It's probably because you keep scrolling late into the night. It's a bad habit that often leads to restless or restless sleep," says Ostach. If the habit of accessing social media late at night is disrupting your sleep schedule, then maybe this is the time you should create boundaries with your electronic devices.
5. Start looking at yourself negatively
Some people feel that their views are influenced by what they see on social media. Washington DC licensed clinical professional counselor, Jermaine Graves, said there are several signs that a person views himself negatively, as well as causing feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or depression.
6. An increased sense of anxiety, depression or loneliness
Social media can trigger feelings of competitiveness, which in turn can lead to anxiety, making a person feel like he or she needs to meet the social expectations of the people they follow on social media. "This is unrealistic and based on fantasy,"
There's nothing wrong with using social media. We can actually get the benefits of social media if we can use it in a fair and balanced manner. For example, to market merchandise, share certain moments with relatives, get the latest information, and more. However, we need to pay attention to how the behavior of using social media affects us.