Social media addiction is an unhealthy dependence on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. It manifests as overuse and difficulty abstaining from social media. The dopamine cycle of social media use can reinforce addiction through anticipation of and reaction to likes, comments, and shares. Signs include excessive time spent on social media, obsession even when not using it, withdrawing from other activities, and anxiety when unable to check social media. Social media addiction can cause mental health issues like low self-esteem, depression, loneliness, and sleep disorders. Breaking the addiction requires limiting social media use, spending more time offline with family and hobbies, and finding new activities to replace social media.

1. MASS COMMUNICATION
Mada Yousaf
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS
(1st Semester)
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
MAM DURRE MAQNOON

2. SOCIAL MEDIA
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ADDICTION

3. Social media addiction is an unhealthy dependence on interactive platforms
such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Like most dependencies, social
media addiction manifests as overuse and difficulty in abstaining. Ironically,
one common effect of the problem is social isolation.
Social Media Addiction

4. Vicious Dopamine Cycle Of Social Media
Activity
Use Social Media
( Post/Scroll/share,etc )
Anticipation
Reward Wait for a reaction
( Likes/Comments, etc )

5. Signs Of Social Media Addiction
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Spending excessive time
on social media
Thinking obsessively,
even when not using it
Withdrawing other activities
(like spending time with
family or hobbies)
Obsessing over online
image and reputation
Spending a lot of time thinking and
planning of social media posts
Obsessing (like comments,
chats, likes, shares, etc.)
Feeling anxious when
cannot check social media
Doomscrolling
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6. Why Do People Get Addicted To Socail Media?
Lack of affection and support
Need for social influence
Need for validation
Need for group identity
Escape from unpleasant
realities

7. Mental Health Effects Of Social Media Addiction
Self-esteem
issues
Depression
Body aches and pain
Fear of missing out
(FOMO)
Isolation and
loneliness
Behavioral disorders
(linked to anger,
frustration, etc.)
Self-harm and
suicidal tendencies
Body dysmorphia
Sleep disorders
Obsessive-
compulsive disorders
Substance use
disorders
Eating disorders
Anxiety

8. How To Break Social Media Addiction
Turn off your phone during work,
school, meals, and recreational
activities..
Avoid social media use before
bedtime to enjoy quality sleep
Spend time with your
friends and family in person
whenever possible
Set a bare minimum time for scrolling
through social media
Deactivate or uninstall your social
media apps for a whie.
Try to take up hobbies that
require you, stay away from
your phone
Use social media-limiting apps

9. Takeaway
Conclusion
Social media addiction is a crippling mental
health condition and can negatively impact your
life, normal functioning, and social relationships.
Its timely diagnosis and proper treatment mean
that you can address its long-term
consequences early on and enjoy a happier,
more fulfilling life. Social media addiction can be
easily managed by self-help strategies.

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