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Why knowing self-worth doesn't prevent social media validation seeking

I know my worth does not depend on external validation but when my Instagram posts get no likes I feel invisible and worthless for the rest of the day.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Intellectual understanding of intrinsic value cannot override nervous system patterns conditioned for social belonging and recognition.

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