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Why We Return to Things That Hurt Us When We Feel Empty

I deleted all my social media apps last month but I keep reinstalling them when I feel lonely even though they make me feel worse about myself.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're caught in a cycle where temporary relief from isolation comes at the cost of longer-term emotional well-being.

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