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Recommended Reading: When Social Media Fuels Your Depression & Anxiety

10/26/2018

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 Social media can be a double edged sword; it offers an easy way to stay in touch with friends and family, but sometimes we leave the site feeling worse rather than better.  We can be tempted to compare our own lives with the picture perfect glimpses of others' we see on Facebook and Instagram.  We may find ourselves compulsively checking our social media accounts for updates, spending hours browsing, or even basing our mood on how many 'likes' we've gotten.  How do we know when it's time to take a break?

This article from Esperanza offers suggestions on how to unplug and recharge.

When Social Media Fuels Your Depression & Anxiety
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