Many of the biggest pitfalls of using social media, including comparison, bullying and marginalization, are not caused directly by the platforms themselves, but by how people use them. So, the answer might be to identify and remove the problematic accounts. Depending on the platform you're using, this could mean unfollowing or unfriending them.
"If you find yourself comparing yourself on a regular basis and it leads to anxiety or depression, you become unfollowed. You can stop looking," Byrdie , digital health coach, told Tamika Simpson, MPH, IBCLC, PMH-C. "It's also okay to take a break from social media for a while. We don't need to be constantly informed about what other people are doing, especially when it affects us negatively. We can take a break for a while and come back when we feel able to.
You may be hesitant to unfollow someone who didn't intentionally hurt you, but remember social media can be a difficult place and you need to put your feelings ahead of others. . However, every situation is different, and not following problematic accounts can increase your stress when there are real consequences. Speaking to Bustle, licensed psychologist Dr. Holly Schiff that some people might feel offended by unfollowing them as it's a "deliberate act" that feels more aggressive than "losing contact with people," which "occurs naturally."
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