Jealousy: The Dark Side of Social Media
In this era of constant updates and picture-perfect moments shared on social media, the saying “comparison is the thief of joy” holds more weight than ever. A recent study conducted on 736 college students revealed that using Facebook often resulted in feelings of envy, which in turn were found to be a catalyst for symptoms of depression.
Ways to Prevent Social Media Jealousy
Avoiding social media jealousy requires a conscious effort to avoid comparing your own life with the carefully curated highlight reels of others. It is easy to become obsessed with following the lives of celebrities or ex-partners, but this can quickly become unhealthy. To prevent this, it is important to unfollow any accounts that trigger feelings of envy. By keeping such accounts out of sight, you can prevent them from occupying your mind.