Social media works for some folks but not everyone. The next time you find yourself scrolling and tapping, pay attention to how you’re feeling and what you’re thinking. Do you feel happier and more connected? Or are you feeling anxious, confused, annoyed, or otherwise triggered? Such responses are reasonable given the nature of social media; you never know when you’re going to scroll your way into a Perfect Parent Picture or news of an untimely death or an awful headline that might not even be accurate or current but triggers you nonetheless.
