General Addiction

More addictive than alcohol and tobacco, social media may be. For many people, it has a strong allure that causes them to check it constantly, without even realizing it.

Try to recall the last time you spent an entire day without checking your social media accounts if you're unsure whether you have a social media addiction. Does it make you feel bad when someone unfollows you? And if tomorrow saw the entire disappearance of your favorite social media platforms, how would you feel without them, empty and depressed? Social media platforms want to keep you scrolling for as long as possible so they can barrage you with advertisements and profit more. These websites need your attention for as long as possible due to the attention economy. So be aware of the time you spend on social media!