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Quitting Social Media May Actually Help Calm Your Broken Online Brain

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“I am so happy with my decision — it was one of the best forms of self-care I practiced with myself this year.” BuzzFeed News Reporter Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter are super popular — 84% of American adults report using at least one social media platform. However, for better or worse, people spend a lot of time on these apps. About one-third of adults in the US say they are online “almost constantly.” As a result of excessive use, people who spend more time online have increased feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress and experience fewer face-to-face interactions, according to one research analysis. But some people are choosing to deactivate and walk away. We asked people why and whether it was just a short-term break or a new, social media-free way of living. From the 145 responses we received at BuzzFeed News, most people said they were deactivating and not returning, despite the FOMO. Whether it’s a result of doomscrolling, comparing themselves to other us

Quitting Social Media May Actually Help Calm Your Broken Online Brain “I am so happy with my decision — it was one of the best forms of self-care I practiced with myself this year.” By by Fjolla Arifi BuzzFeed News Reporter Posted on January 26, 2023, 8:10 pm comment Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter are super popular — 84% of American adults report using at least one social media platform. However, for better or worse, people spend a lot of time on these apps. About one-third of adults in the US say they are online “ almost constantly .” As a result of excessive use, people w

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