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Turn Off Social Media

Overview

Taking a break from social media can be beneficial for people experiencing depression. Social media can be a source of stress and anxiety, and it can also contribute to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Taking a break from social media can provide a sense of relief and relaxation, and it can also allow you to focus on other things that are important to you. It's also important to note that people on social media tend to share only the best parts of their lives, giving us the impression that our lives aren't as good as theirs. The reality is that we all have good moments and bad moments, and social media is not a good representation of what goes on in the real world. Sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side, it's just photoshopped. Here are some of the benefits of taking a break from social media.

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Improved mood

Taking a break from social media can help improve your mood by reducing feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression.


Increased focus

Taking a break from social media can help increase focus and concentration, as it can allow you to pay attention to other things that are important to you.


Improved sleep

Taking a break from social media can help improve sleep by reducing the amount of time you spend staring at a screen before bedtime.


Increased social interaction 

Taking a break from social media can help increase social interaction by encouraging you to spend more time with friends and family in person.


Reduced risk of cyberbullying

Taking a break from social media can help reduce the risk of cyberbullying by reducing the amount of time you spend on social media platforms.

Studies and Videos References

Dr. Andrew Huberman & Dr. Anna Lembke : Understanding & Treating Addiction 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3JLaF_4Tz8&ab_channel=AndrewHuberman


Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman : What Overusing Social Media Does To Your Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh-AcF_4Hao&ab_channel=ChrisWilliamson


Dr. Andrew Huberman & Dr. Anna Lembke : Social Media Addiction and Dopamine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjujTLJGQzM&ab_channel=blabla


Social media break improves mental health, study suggests
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/05/220505213404.htm


Taking a One-Week Break from Social Media Improves Well-Being, Depression, and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35512731/


The Impact of Social Media on Society
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/engl_176/2/


Investigating the role of social media on mental health
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/MHSI-06-2020-0039/full/html


Social Media and Mental Health
https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/aer.20211218


Taking a Break from Social Media Improves Wellbeing Through Sleep Quality
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/cyber.2020.0217


Fear of Missing Out, Mental Wellbeing, and Social Connectedness: A Seven-Day Social Media Abstinence Trial
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/12/4566


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Short-Term Abstinence Intervention for Problematic Social Media Use: Improved Well-Being and Underlying Mechanisms
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11126-020-09852-0

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