The Comparison Curse: Why Your Feed Might Be Hurting Your Mental Health

How to curate a digital space that actually feels good.

The correlation between social media usage and increased rates of anxiety is well-documented. We spend hours scrolling through filtered highlights, which triggers a biological "comparison" response. This month, let’s talk about a digital audit the practice of actively unfollowing accounts that make you feel small or inadequate.

Guarding Your Mental Environment

Your digital environment is just as important as your physical one.

1. Set Screen Time Limits: Use your phone's built-in tools to lock apps after a certain time.
2. Unfollow for Peace: If an account makes you feel jealous or insecure, hit unfollow.
3. Analog Hobbies: Spend at least one hour a day away from all screens to lower cortisol levels.

Feeling overwhelmed by the digital world? Our providers at Telepsych 4 you can help you build better coping strategies.

Here’s a Tip

Follow the "Body Positive Alliance" for a more inclusive and realistic social feed.

Question

Which social media app makes you feel the most stressed, and which one makes you feel the most inspired?