Social Media Isn’t the Problem

Ok boomers (and youngsters), let’s talk about the truth about social media. One of the biggest myths out there is that social media is making you depressed. In fact, people are losing their minds because Instagram just announced they’re removing public likes from the platform in order to help people with their mental health. In order to fully explain why this is all ridiculous, I’d have to write a 10-page paper, but we don’t got that kind of time. I’m going to explain my experience, what the science actually says and what you can do to not allow social media to ruin your life.

Why? Because it’s the 21st century and thinking that we’re going to move backward in time and get rid of social media entirely is silly. So, once we understand what’s actually going on, we can start using social media mindfully and improve our mental health.

My Social Media Mental Breakdown

In March of 2019, I was canceled . A lot of it was my fault, and it’s something I don’t wish on my worst enemy. I had thousands upon thousands of strangers coming at me on social media, and holy shit was I not prepared for what it was going to do to my mental health. Like an ignorant idiot, I saw other people go through this, and I thought, “Pffffffft. Who cares? Just get through it.” But, that was as dumb as me watching professional firefighters battle the…