Here ’ s How to Handle Your Social Media-Induced FOMO

The grass always looks greener on the other side.
Most of us can attest to feeling like we live in a fishbowl these days — especially if you view or post on social media often.
There have been studies and data that say we are more unhappy when we spend lots of time on social media versus out in real life. Why? Because when people post their fantastic times online, it gives you glimpses into a world that you’re not a part of.
Hence the term the “fear of missing out,” or #FOMO.

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Are we going on vacation to relax, or to take awesome photos that make our so-called “friends” jealous? Are we throwing lavish get-togethers with fancy décor and professional event planners because we truly want to impress our guests and give them the “wow” factor, or because we want to show others how important we are? (After all, the Kardashians can throw a mean party!)
I did not want to believe that #FOMO was a real phenomenon. But then it started to rear its head — first in therapy sessions with my clients who worried that everyone else has a better life than they do, and then when it happened to me.
Feeling FOMO was more painful than I could have imagined. I felt blindsided and bewildered. These were supposed friends that I had been in the company of for many years, and now, they were seemingly carrying out their social lives in front of social media for all to see!
And I hadn’t been invited to j...

Source: World of Psychology - May 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Family Friends LifeHelper Publishers Relationships Self-Help Technology YourTango fear of missing out Fomo social media Source Type: blogs