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Social Media and Mental Health

why I think social media is toxic... Social media has become a normal part of most of our lives. At times, it even feels as though we are incapable of functioning without using social media for a day. social media: the drug we cannot live without? For some if they don't post something, it is as though it never really happened. I have come to the realisation, that people tend to compare themselves to others. This could be in appearance, life status or concerning how many followers and likes one receives on their photos. I once saw a quote that said, "Comparison is the thief of joy" and I felt that... hard.  Why is it that we compare ourselves to others? stop comparing yourself to others Social media becomes toxic when people start worrying about the amount of likes on their picture. One day I was hanging out with someone, and they showed me their Instagram and began to cry over the fact that they did not receive enough likes on the...

Are you being manipulated?

In life we will inevitably create relationships with others; whether through family ties, friendships or romantic partners. These relationships will have a big impact on your life, it can determine your future and your well-being. As you have seen the title, you can assume that I am going to talk about manipulation and my experience of it. The purpose of this post is to bring about an awareness of what manipulation is and whether you are being manipulated... or whether you are the manipulator.  My interest in this issue peaked when I watched a YouTube video on manipulation. The video pointed out,  "10 signs you are being manipulated". After watching the video, it was at that moment that I realised I was being manipulated. I wanted to present this matter to whoever is reading this because I was honestly a little bit worried after watching the video as I had almost experienced all the signs that were mentioned. I will include the link to the video so that you can wa...