Social Media Addiction

Things Every Parent should know about Social Media Addiction
Addiction comes in all forms, here the term social media addiction refers to a person who spends too
much time engaging and using all forms of social media such as Facebook , Instagram , Twitter, Tinder
and other active social media platforms and apps, which results in affecting a person’s daily life. Social
media are highly addictive. Most people who actively use social media check and interact on social sites
constantly throughout the entire day. And they have no clue how much amount of actual time they
spend on these social media platforms.
There is obviously no problem and nothing wrong in using social media. People use it to check updates
from their friends and to stay connected, some use it for entertainment and to kill time and to be
actively aware of what is happening around. The real problem starts when someone becomes an addict
to this social media and spends most of their time, as a result this bad habit affects their lives in a
negative way. And this is obviously something that one should avoid. Facebook founder Mark
Zuckerberg conducted a survey which says that nearly 1.13 billion active users use Facebook about 50
minutes a day, this will eventually eat up more time in your life than you could imagine. And the worse
case will be that you not realizing the fact that you spend excess time in using this.
Symptoms of Social Media Addiction

"Internet Addiction Disorder," a phenomenon people first began writing about in the 2000s when
Internet use was starting to develop, people figured out that use of Internet might effect people's
performance at work, school, and in family relationships. Now 20 years later this condition is considered
as a serious mental disorder. If you still think whether you are spending too much online, try taking
the Internet addiction test, or below are the 5 common signs that shows you are highly addicted to
social media.
1. Waking up to social media

Most of the people generally start their morning routine by using their mobile phones, scrolling
pointlessly without reading any content this phenomena is called Social media disorder. Most social
media addicts want to keep a track of what their followers post share and comment.
2. Wasting your time looking at trash

People scroll mindlessly to the content which does no good in their life and will contain nothing but
nonsense. They eventually forget about reading the content but keep scrolling till time ticks away.
While some people watch funny videos, some ‘stalk’ their friends profile which was posted years
ago which will do no good to them.
3. Constantly checking on notification

Every time the phone buzz your hands automatically goes to check the notifications this is
considered as a chronic case. Checking notification is normal but waiting and anticipating for a
notification to pop up is a serious mental issue which needs to be handled quickly.
4. Checking it everywhere you go

We have seen people who click pictures of almost everything they see and upload it immediately in
social media. It is understandable that you do it occasionally when you travel. But if you do this in
every single location there is some real issues happening.
5. No life without internet access

Social media addicts cannot withstand few hours without internet connection they crave to go to
place where there is connectivity. And when there is no access to internet they becomes really
uneasy and stressed. Social media becomes a part and parcel of your life where you no longer enjoy
the outside things rather sit and scroll your phone. You come to a conclusion that life is more
happening in social media than in reality. When likes and shares mean more than meeting up in
person and valuing each other.
Cause Of Social Media Addiction

Studies show that “Social media is worse than smoking cigarette” like alcohol, drugs, gambling social
media is also considered harmless but in time it will result in addiction, depression and stress.
Another study also shows that each time a user sees a notification or any interaction in social media
his or her brain produces a chemical substance called dopamine, which will make the user happier
every time a notification pops up. In time you start to develop and prefer a communication in social
media that you start to prefer than a face to face interaction, this will also eventually change the
way you see reality and makes you feel isolated and alone.
Effects Of Social Media In Your Daily Life

Social media has developed in such a way that the daily world communicates and utilizes the
resource it provides. The main problem is that you should not let social media control you or take
power over you, maintaining a balance between your social and real life is more essential. There are
few social media effects which should be dealt seriously.
1. Cyberbullying.
2. Distraction.
3. Stress.
4. Pressure & jealousy.
5. Health issues.
6. Depression.
Remedy For Social Media Addiction

Every problem has a solution like wise every illness has a cure, the cure for social media addiction is to
follow the below stated tips correctly. These tips will definitely help you over come the addiction and
get back your stability in life.
1. Keep yourself occupied

2. Uninstall the social apps
3. Follow a routine
4. Treat yourself for every achievement you achieve
5. Reduce the usage of phone
6. Don’t use it before your bedtime
7. Read books
8. Open up with people who comfort you
9. Do a Self-Analysis on a weekly basis.
10. Start communicating in person with everyone.
Results
It is evident that social media is not going anywhere anytime soon. Social networking is a global
phenomenon that is only increasing in terms of how people from all groups communicate. In one study
it was found that out of one third of social network users, ten percent of their time online was on social
networking apps and networks. In response to this rise in social network usage, alcohol, cigarette
companies have refocused their marketing efforts. A Swiss foreign study showed that users in the higher
percentage of usage, namely teens and adolescents, are found to have a correlation to social networks
in a high time.
Conclusion
With some much to learn and improve we can use social media in a better way, we should realize that
technology helps us move forward but not to waste our time and make us less productive. It’s a great
tool for us to communicate with people but we should not neglect the physical communication that
really matters the most. We should not let it control us. Keep in track of the mentioned tips and get rid
of this disorder and gain control over your own life.

Social Media Addiction

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Social Media Addiction

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Social Media Addiction

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Things Every Parent should know about Social Media Addiction

Symptoms of Social Media Addiction

1. Waking up to social media

2. Wasting your time looking at trash

3. Constantly checking on notification

4. Checking it everywhere you go

5. No life without internet access

Cause Of Social Media Addiction

Effects Of Social Media In Your Daily Life

Remedy For Social Media Addiction

1. Keep yourself occupied

You might also like