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Why you turn to social media when sad even though it makes you feel worse

I scroll through social media when I am sad and it makes me feel worse but I cannot seem to stop doing it when I am upset.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The seeking of connection through digital feeds has replaced the natural healing that comes from sitting with difficult emotions.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Smartphone addiction?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.