Social media inherently causes people to compare themselves to others, who, keep in mind, tend to post the rosiest versions of their lives online. When you repeatedly see posts about all the wonderful things going on in other people’s lives, it can seem like they’re happier and better off than you are. This can trigger feelings of envy, depression and loneliness. It can make you doubt your own value and self-worth. It can even cause you to spend more money on things like clothes and vacations to keep up with the lifestyles you see online, Tabani said.
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