I talk with my clients about this regularly. Social media creates anxiety.
A few years back when I worked full-time at a university, I would often eat lunch in the dining hall. I couldn’t believe how many students sat together but had their heads down, eyes glued to their phones.
This article says it well:
“Looking at the pervasive use of social media in our current culture, there is no doubt that we are definitely more “connected”, but these online connections just don’t seem to be emotionally satisfying. When using social media for multiple hours per day to the neglect of face-to-face interactions, people report feeling less fulfilled and even more isolated. As people mindlessly scroll through their feeds, they compare themselves to others, which can create envy, feelings of rejection, and contribute to a “fear of missing out” on the great time everyone else seems to be having.”
#putdownyourphone #reallifeisbetter