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Behavioral changes in social media addiction

🐦 Changes in behavior are often one of the first signs of social media addiction. Individuals may start to spend an excessive amount of time on social media platforms, at the expense of other important activities, such as work, school, or spending time with loved ones.

🐦They may also experience a loss of control, feeling unable to resist the urge to use social media, even when it is inappropriate or interferes with their daily life.

🐦 Individuals with social media addiction may become preoccupied with their online presence, constantly checking their profiles, likes, and comments, and feeling anxious or distressed when they receive negative feedback.

🐦 They may also start to experience physical symptoms, such as eye strain, headaches, or disrupted sleep, as a result of spending prolonged periods on social media.

🐦 Social media addiction can lead to changes in mood and affect, such as irritability, agitation, or depression, particularly when access to social media is restricted.

🐦 Individuals with social media addiction may also become more withdrawn and isolated, as they rely increasingly on online communication, at the expense of face-to-face interactions.

🐦 They may start to neglect important responsibilities, such as work, school, or personal relationships, in favor of spending time on social media.

🐦 Social media addiction can also lead to changes in self-esteem and self-image, as individuals become more reliant on external validation from their online peers.

🐦 They may experience feelings of guilt, shame, or embarrassment, as a result of their addictive behavior, and may try to conceal the extent of their social media use from others.

🐦 Addressing social media addiction often involves identifying these behavior changes and developing strategies to manage and reduce problematic social media use, such as setting limits on social media use, seeking support from friends and family, or seeking professional help.

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