In today’s world, social media heavily affected human relationships and psychological health. It is common to rely on digital facilites without concidering real-life approach. This essay aims to analyze underlying factors that provoke such popular attention to social media platforms and possible ways to solve this growing problem. Additionaly the essay will show how this concern can lead to lack of empathy in human behaviour and even depression.
One of the consequences of over-reliance on social media is a raising lack of empathy in peoples’ conversations online. Users usually do not see each other while having a discussion over, for example, sensetive Facebook post, which sparks arguing in the comments. Commenters forget that on the other side of the screen sits another person, who also has feelings, but because they can not hear or feel him in any way, they tend to push the boundaries of moral and ethical norms. That is why it is common for social media groups to limit access to comment section or even close it. Experts recommend to spend more time talking to people outside of your room because real life discussions are what reminding us that we are real human beings with feelings.
Unrealistic standards are one of the main reasons of a poor mental health of online users. Often, after opening up Instagram or Youtube we encounter an images from someone’s trip, followed with photos of a beautiful wild sceneries, or a new post of a favourite fitness influencer. Both of these situations can spark an insecurity deep inside of a watcher. Envy followed by hate or anger result in a negative self-awareness. Our mind subconciously starts comparing ourselves with people online, forgetting that it is only a public image and, probably, that travel-blogger or a gym influencer also struggles in real life. It’s improtant to focus on your well-being rather than trying to compare yourself with a perfect picture that you see on the internet.
In conclusion, this essay highlited possible outcomes of neglecting the over-usage of social media such as developing depression and low self-esteem while comparing yourself with another people and lack of kindness in human interactions. The essay proposed solutions like recommendingto debate face-to-face rather than online and also focusing on mental health. However, without prompt implementation of these measures, there is a risk of loosing yourself in digital space. Therefore, immediate action is essential to ensure that this problem is being solved.