The people we follow on social media can be outright triggering. When is it time to unfollow? Experts say these types of social media interactions can impact mental health.
strong thoughts and emotions "Research shows us that there is a connection between social media use and depression, anxiety and stress," saysThis is especially the case if you feel bombarded with posts that are not aligned with your morals or values, explains Melissa Dowd, therapist at"That can negatively affect our emotional wellbeing," she says.Should you unfollow someone? Ask this.
Are my morals and values in sync with this individual’s based on what they are sharing, commenting or posting online?"The biggest sign it is time to unfollow someone on social media is if you start to feel bad about yourself after you see their content," Addesi says."I often challenge my clients to spend some time scrolling their feeds and reflect after each post they see.
"If the person or organization isn’t someone or something you would choose to spend time around or associate with in-person, then it likely isn’t the healthiest 'follow' choice," Dowd says.
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