7 Social Media Trends Stressing You Out

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23 Jun 2025

Here are 7 social media trends that might be stressing you out:


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Endlessly scrolling through your feed, also known as doomscrolling can have major negative effects on your mental health.


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The recent flood of short form videos or reels has led to shorter attention spans and cognitive overload.


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The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) from stories and posts leads to anxiety amongst users.


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Keeping up the viral challenges can be taxing for your mental health. Step back and let the moment pass.


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Constantly chasing notifications for quick dopamine hits can quietly ramp up your stress levels.


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Seeing curated feeds of perfect vacations, bodies, or careers, may make your life feel less than others. Stop the comparison.


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Chasing likes, shares, or followers by crafting “perfect” posts or jumping on trends, could lead to burn out.


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